Summer Special Ed Teacher- Preschool

Pay is $40.00/hour

Position Summary:

Teach children with developmental disabilities in a 6:1:3 or 8:1:3 classroom ratio for six week summer session (30 days). Implement IEPS, structured learning activities, and recreation opportunities. Supervise non-exempt personnel and work collaboratively with Early Childhood Education Teachers, support staff and related service providers for students ages 3-5.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Create and implement lesson plans that are fun, engaging, and meet IEP objectives.,
Demonstrate and support staff in data collection and monitoring techniques to exemplify empirical documentation of progress.
Meet regularly with colleagues and staff regarding new learning targets/goals for each student and input related to behavior management plans.
Ensure the completion of all program documentation for program review and assessment, and reports and plans to meet state requirements.
Manage classroom environment and daily schedule.
Supervise, classroom staff including a teaching assistant, classroom aide and shared staff.
Provide direct support to students
Implement Behavior Intervention and other student specific service plans
Attend agency, faculty and student meetings.
Demonstrate an understanding of and compliance with applicable regulatory procedures.
Communicate in an ongoing, positive, and productive fashion with all members of students' team, including program managers and parents to facilitate child learning across environments.

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements:
Preferred:

MA in Special Education or Education and NYS teaching certification.
NYS Students with Disabilities credential.
Applicant should have a strong behavioral background with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Required:

BA in Special Education or Education
NYS Initial Teaching Certification

Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; have the aptitude to learn other computer software as necessary.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 lbs.
Be able to perform all physical interventions.