Preschool Special Education Teacher; SCIS​/SC

About the Organization

Red Door Learning Centers have been serving young children, with and without disabilities, since 2009. Our mission is toprovide quality preschool and childcare for all families in the community in a nurturing, loving and developmentally appropriate educational environment. We believe that fulfilling this mission will enable children to develop to their full potential.

Special Education Classroom Teacher-Red Door ILP

Red Door Individualized Learning Program is seeking a fully certified teachers (Students With Disabilities, Birth
-2nd grade) for both Special Class in an Integrated Setting (SCIS) and Special Class (SC) classes. Candidates should have experience or the desire to work in center-based program with related service staff.

Position Description

We are currently looking for Full-Time Special Education Teachers. These are permanent, salaried positions in which the Special Education Teacher is a member of the school-wide team and is provided with support from therapeutic and administrative professionals. Red Door believes that by working together we can apply our individual strengths to meet the needs of our students and families, which guarantees success for all.

We welcome staff who come to us with a wide range of experience, from new graduates, to seasoned teachers, who are looking to work collaboratively with fellow educators and experienced therapists. Through thoughtful supervision and coaching, Red Door assists all of our staff to expand their skills, take on challenges and experience success!

Essential Functions:

• Ensure a safe and healthy environment for all students in the classroom
• Develop and execute classroom lessons and activities as indicated in compliance with IEP Goals and developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Develop and implement:
  Individualized Education Plans, Quarterly Progress Reports and Assessments
• Maintain effective classroom management
• Create a child centered classroom that supports choice-based activities, including classroom displays that are child centered and feature the work of the children
• Ensure all classroom materials are available, safe and presented in a child-friendly and age/developmentally appropriate manner
• Knowledge of current curriculum standards and ability to integrate into lesson plans
• Supervision of Teacher Assistants during instructional time.
• Participate in team meetings, staff meetings and individual discipline meetings.
• Ongoing assessment and documentation of children’s performance, remediation needs, and progress.
• Maintain accurate attendance records for all children in class.
• Complete all educational reports and goals in a timely manner.
• Develop a schedule that is reflective of the needs of the children in the class and supports best practice in early childhood education.
• Participation in all CPSE and CSE meetings as required by program needs.
• Attend Red Door events as necessary.
• Maintain regular contact with families via notebooks and/or phone calls.
• Open communication with supervisor, including reporting any immediate concerns of the parents/guardians

Requirements:

• NYS Certification in Students with Disabilities (Birth-2nd Grade)
• Experience in working with children 3-5 years of age
• Ability to build a warm and inclusive classroom environment for students with different levels of learning ability, styles and backgrounds
• Excellent in creating and maintaining strong relationships with students and families

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000-$60,000. per year, 10 or 12 month

Signing Bonus: $5,000. (paid in 2 installments – ½ first pay check and ½ upon completion of 90 day probationary period.

Benefits:

• Paid time off after 1 year
• Health and Dental Benefits
• 401k
• Career Development