EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER 3 - BILINGUAL

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain and update professional knowledge, skills and abilities through appropriate education, in service training or higher education
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of children
• Must be able 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

Skills

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
• A good communicator and team player
• Passionate about making a difference

Benefits

• Comprehensive Paid Training
• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning
• Paid time off for school breaks