KidStart - Spec Ed Teacher-FT-GLOW

Dayforce • Mount Morris, NY

1d • $55,000 - $63,000

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher works in Arc GLOW’s KidStart program, which provides services to young children and their families through Early Intervention, Preschool Special Education, Head Start, and Evaluation. The role helps preschool children build a strong educational foundation by fostering a positive learning environment and developing and implementing developmentally appropriate curricula. The teacher supports children’s growth toward independence and works with families and the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) through recommendations, meetings, and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The position is supervised by an Education Coordinator.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education.
• Either a Permanent/Professional New York State Certification in Special Education or a Provisional/Initial New York State Students with Disabilities Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Special Education.
• Either a Permanent/Professional New York State Certification in Special Education or a Provisional/Initial New York State Students with Disabilities Certification.
• Valid New York State driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive learning environment that helps children develop a healthy self-image and move toward independence.
• Develop and implement appropriate curricula for preschool children under the supervision of an Education Coordinator.
• Interact with children in a developmentally appropriate manner.
• Develop IEP recommendations for each preschooler for CPSE.
• Attend CPSE meetings.
• Implement IEPs and update them based on educational assessments.
• Maintain accurate, current, comprehensive records concerning each child’s attendance, health matters, educational data, and specialized services.
• Use various software platforms for specific job functions.

Benefits

• Paid sick time available to all employees.
• Paid school holidays.
• 401(k) with agency match up to 5%.
• College tuition assistance and the opportunity for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Affordable medical insurance with an agency-funded Health Reimbursement Account.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

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