Special Education Teacher

Little Lukes Preschool and Childcare Center • City of Oswego, NY

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Little Lukes is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join their preschool team in Central New York. The role involves working with a team of certified professionals to support preschool children with special needs, ages 3 to 5 years, in an inclusion setting. The teacher will provide instruction, support development and education, and help create a positive learning environment. Responsibilities include planning, observation, evaluation, report preparation for IEPs, documentation, and communication with parents and other professionals. The position is based in a school-based preschool setting with a choice of 6 locations in Oswego, Fulton, East Syracuse, Baldwinsville, Pulaski, and Camillus.

Requirements

• A degree in Special Education with course work in early childhood.
• Expertise in delivering care for educational, developmental, and social emotional delays.
• A warm, engaging approach with a family-centered focus.
• The drive to work hard, to be your best self and to adapt to the constant change and evolution of care for children with special needs.
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to share feedback across teams in a collaborative and solution-oriented way.

Nice To Haves

• An active NYS Special Education certification is a plus, but not required. (If you do not have your certification yet, we will help you get it!)

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and instruction (80% time)
• Support the development and education of preschool children with special needs, ages 3 to 5 years, inside the classroom and alongside the Lead Teacher.
• Teach basic academic, behavior, social interaction and living skills using behavior modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Support the child’s understanding of the curriculum and behavior needs through strong, language-based, on-on-one interaction.
• Implement effective classroom management, when needed.
• Help to create a positive, engaging, and structured learning environment where children are encouraged to be curious and excited to learn.
• Help to set and reinforce classroom expectations and routines.
• Observe, evaluate, and prepare reports on progress for IEPs of the children.
• Document your work including notes, care plans and ongoing progress in our paperless electronic record system.
• Prepare goals and instructional materials according to the goals established by the Individual Education Plan.
• Coordinate curriculum implementation with preschool team.
• Discuss the development of the IEP with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and others.

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Industry-leading salaries
• Company Paid Free Life Insurance
• Generous reimbursement program for CEUs
• Student Loan forgiveness participation
• Paperless technology (everyone gets an iPad!)
• Paid relocation stipend
• Paid training
• Paid time off, holidays, and break weeks
• Company-sponsored Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Employee childcare discount
• Amazing team-oriented environment
• Professional mentoring program
• Work/Life Balance
• Monday-Friday (weekends off!)
• Day shifts only (no evenings!)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid summer break weeks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level