Special Education Teacher - Preschool

Immediate Opening

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Special Education or equivalent, or a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education from an accredited college or university.
• Eligible for Permanent certification or eligible for or in the process of obtaining Professional certification in New York State as Special Education Teacher.
• Two years teaching experience with pre-school and/or school-aged children with physical and/or developmental disabilities preferred.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct a developmental assessment for each student.
• Develop individual goals and objectives for each student based on developmental assessment.
• Develop goals and objectives for total curriculum.
• Participate in the IEP Direct draft and update process.
• Develop lesson plans.
• Conduct daily classroom activities.
• Establish regular parent conferences and provide continued support for parents.
• Request, utilize and maintain appropriate educational materials and equipment.
• Communicate with staff and other professionals in an effort to provide a total educational program for each student.
• Write and maintain complete reports on each student that include individual educational plans, progress reports, developmental scales, and any other reports needed.
• Become familiar with and implement assistive technology in the classroom.
• Participate in staff and program development as needed.
• Supervise teacher assistants.
• Maintain attendance records of all students within the classroom.
• Assist and train students in personal care needs, including but not limited to: feeding, toileting, dressing and washing.
• Assist with loading and unloading students on and off busses.

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