Special Education Teacher

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

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Little Lukes is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join their preschool team in Oswego, NY. The role involves working with a team of professionals to support the development and education of preschool children with special needs, ages 3 to 5 years. The position is in an Inclusion Preschool and Childcare Center where children with special needs are taught in the same classroom as typically developing children. Responsibilities include providing instruction, supporting curriculum and behavior needs, implementing classroom management, creating a positive learning environment, observing and evaluating progress for IEPs, documenting work in an electronic system, preparing goals and instructional materials, and discussing IEP development with parents and other professionals.

Requirements

• A degree in Special Education with course work in early childhood.
• Warm, engaging approach with a family-centered focus.
• 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!)
• Expertise in delivering care for educational, developmental, and social emotional delays and a drive to learn and expand your skills

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

• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• 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 holidays
• Paid summer break weeks

What This Job Offers

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