Special Education Teacher - ESCS Yonk

Elizabeth Seton Children’s•Yonkers, NY

8d•$71,515 - $89,245

About The Position

This is a salaried, exempt managerial position with decision-making discretion and access to confidential employee and business information. The Special Education Teacher designs and implements an effective, evidence-based curriculum for assigned toddlers, preschoolers, and/or school-age children to support progress toward IEP and/or IFSP goals. The role uses instructional and team leadership grounded in New York State Teaching and Learning Standards, Common Core, and Early Childhood Special Education knowledge. The teacher collaborates with parents, related service providers, and multidisciplinary team members to assess and revise instructional strategies and is directly responsible for supervising teacher assistants, teacher aides, volunteers, and others assigned to the classroom. The role also supports the school’s mission, vision, and core values; develops weekly lesson plans; maintains a safe, organized, and educationally challenging classroom; monitors student progress; and ensures classroom team members implement organizational policies and procedures. The position includes writing evaluations, progress reports, and draft IEP/IFSP documents; participating in hiring recommendations and staff performance reviews; communicating about students’ needs and strengths at meetings; and contributing to professional development planning. The teacher may perform other school-support tasks assigned by Administration. The position works in a well-lighted and ventilated area and is subject to frequent interruptions. The employee may be asked to work beyond normal hours or temporarily in other positions when necessary. Physical and health requirements include lifting or moving at least 35 pounds, possible exposure to children’s blood or body fluids, and assisting with student evacuation when necessary. A valid driver’s license and safe travel throughout the community are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education.
New York State Provisional or Permanent Certification in Special Education.
At least one year of teaching experience with children with special needs in an early childhood and/or special education setting, or at least two years of experience as a Teacher Assistant.
Strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, and the ability to relate to families and collaborate with other agency representatives.
Fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
Meet or exceed health standards and requirements established by NYDOH and other regulatory agencies.
Meet Coleman School’s general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.
Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 35 pounds.
Ability to perform tasks that may involve exposure to children’s blood or body fluids.
Ability to assist in evacuating students when necessary.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel safely throughout the community.

Responsibilities

Promote Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values and apply organizational policies and procedures.
Develop and implement weekly lesson plans based on New York State Learning Standards, Common Core, evidence-based practices, and individual student goals, supporting continuity between home and school.
Organize and maintain a safe, educationally challenging classroom using universal design concepts, appropriate materials, and equipment in good repair.
Directly supervise teacher assistants and teacher aides, assign responsibilities, and coordinate their work to support student learning, daily health and management needs, and classroom schedules.
Collaborate with the classroom team to design lesson plans grounded in child development and current evidence-based practices, monitor progress, and support positive student outcomes.
Ensure assigned team members successfully implement policies and procedures.
Use supervisory and administrative resources to discuss staff and family issues, share concerns, and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and services.
Prepare accurate and timely evaluations, quarterly progress reports, and draft IEP/IFSP documents in accordance with regulations.
Interview job applicants and make hiring recommendations; write and conduct annual performance reviews for teacher assistants and teacher aides; prepare reports that may support promotion or disciplinary action.
Present information professionally at staff conferences, school district meetings, and other meetings, clearly and positively communicating each child’s needs and strengths.
Participate in creating and implementing individual and school-wide professional development plans that support personal growth, teaching practices, and understanding of New York State Teaching Standards.
Perform other tasks supporting school operations as assigned by Administration.