2026 - 2027 SY] Preschool General Education Teacher- 4K Classroom- 10 Month- Brooklyn

We are currently looking for a General Education Teacher for one of our 4K Classrooms at our William O'Connor-Bay Ridge School for the  School Year. This position is for a 10 Month School Year September - June. This position includes a $5,000 Sign on Bonus!

Under general direction, the teacher is responsible for conducting educational classes for special education pre‑school or Early Intervention, in accordance with the needs of the students and with the regulations and requirements of the applicable governmental and other regulatory agencies. Acts as team leader of each student’s team. The teacher is a management and supervisory position, responsible for supervising Teacher Assistants assigned to their team.

Interviews, effectively recommends hire, discipline, termination, and suspension; resolves grievances, schedules, orientations; responsibly directs; completes probationary and annual evaluations; and commends Teacher Assistants.

• Plans and conducts classes/activities adapted to needs of students.
• Assesses and prepares IFSP/IEPs. Implements and evaluates short and long‑term goals and objectives.
• Participates in activities pertaining to student transitioning.
• Participates in Initial Evaluations and Intake processes.
• Provides annual educational assessment and evaluation on students in all educational domains.
• Prepares and adapts individual and group lesson plans and materials, equipment and furniture arrangement and necessary modifications of environment.
• Maintains records of daily attendance and progress. Writes periodic progress reports, annual reports and other data as requested.
• Ensures services are rendered to students with utmost regard for personal dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
• Participates in activities outside classroom where necessary, e.g., trips, pool, gym, libraries, labs.
• Serves and participates as a member at interdisciplinary team meetings, Annual Reviews, Parent Meetings, Special Review Committee meetings, In‑Services, etc. as required.
• Attends regular staff meetings, student reviews, district meetings and conferences.
• Orients, trains, evaluates, delegates, supervises work of and effectively recommends hiring, disciplining, suspending and terminating Teacher Assistants assigned to their team.
• Obtains approval, requisitions and purchases class equipment and materials.
• Assists with transporting students between buses and building as needed.
• Implements universal precautions at all times.
• Assists with toileting, feeding and positioning students as needed.
• Attends supervisory and management meetings.
• Assists students on arrival and departure with outer clothing as needed.
• Substitutes in another classroom as requested.
• Participates in in‑service training programs as requested.
• Confers with director or other agency personnel regarding problems, questions and suggestions for programming or handling of students.
• Initiates precautions within established framework to assure work is completed in a manner free from recognized hazards.
• Attends parent meetings as requested. Confers with individual parents on program content and progress as it relates to their child.
• Assists with curriculum development.
• Provides supervision and training to student teachers.
• Keeps abreast of changes in field.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and appropriate software.
• Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, children and their parents and outside contacts.
• Must maintain confidentiality of student’s records.
• Must maintain confidentiality of staff records.
• Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures.
• Must be available Monday‑Friday, 8am‑3pm.

• Master’s Degree in Special Education.
• New York State Certification in Early Childhood Education (Birth‑2nd Grade).
• Meet all additional NY State Certification requirements.

• Bachelor’s Degree and currently obtaining your Master’s Degree and/or Early Childhood Education Certification, you would qualify to work as a Special Education Teacher on a Study Plan.

COMPENSATION: $67,705.57 - $79,567.50 Annually + Industry‑Leading Benefits & a $5,000 SIGN‑ON BONUS!

At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic selves to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves.

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.