Early Childhood Special Education Teacher 3 - Bilingual

Description

Full Time, Monday - Friday 8:00am-3:30pm

Do you want to make a difference in a young child’s life? Join the DDI, Early Childhood Services team where best practices are utilized to provide superior education and therapeutic services for children who present with developmental delays.

Salary Range: $56,500-$89,500/year

Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace.

Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach .

As a Special Education Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities in their daily lives. You will work closely with them, by implementing their IEP/IFSP, promoting their well-being, and helping them progress toward their goals. You will work closely with and manage assigned classroom staff. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a tangible difference.

• Masters Degree in Special Education
• NYSED certification in Special Education in one of the following areas:

• NYSED Students with Disabilities Birth - 2nd grade
• NYSED Permanent Special Education
• NYSED Special Education certification and also holds Severe or Multiple Disabilities Annotation
• Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Thorough knowledge of English (grammar, spelling, and punctuation, etc.) as well as fluency (verbal and written) in the second language

• Evaluate, assess and screen students using appropriate standardized testing and clinical observational skills
• Responsible for the implementation of a child’s IEP/IFSP and progress towards goals
• Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to implement the curriculum as outlined
• Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to effectively manage classroom behaviors
• Provide required documentation for services that your program and/or supervisor have outlined for you.
• Maintain documentation in a professional, efficient, accountable and confidential manner
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage the assigned classroom staff
• Attend all meetings as scheduled and collaborate with other professional, staff and families
• Responsible for the maintenance of classroom materials and supplies
• Maintain and update professional knowledge, skills and abilities through appropriate education, in service training or higher education
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of children
• Ability to move/transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place child on changing table
• Must be able to move quickly after a child up to 200 feet to prevent elopement
• Must be able to position self or maneuver classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environment
• Must have ability to follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarms
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs with railing

• Build Meaningful Relationships:
  Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.
• Learn and Grow:
  Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team:
  Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.
• Experience Job Satisfaction:
  Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.

• Comprehensive Paid Training:
  Get the skills you need to succeed.
• Exceptional Benefits:
  Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
• Invest in Your Future:
  Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career Growth:
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