Esther Ashkenas ELC Special Education Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Currently seeking a Special Education Preschool Teacher at Esther Ashkenas ELC on our Upper West Side location.
Address: 450 W 56th St. New York, NY 10019
Teachers on a plan are available for those in process of their SWD (Students with Disabilities B-Grade 2 or All Grades) and MA degree.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Referral Program
• Professional Development & more

Role Description

• Full Time | Monday-Friday
• Hrs: 8:30 A.M-3:00 P.M
• 10 month calendar with 30 day summer session

Responsibilities

• Assess student's needs and abilities, and prepare lesson plans for a self-contained classroom.
• Assess students developmental levels and design individualized plans utilizing behavioral approach based on theories of applied behavioral analysis and/or TEACCH principles.
• Create developmentally sound and appropriate IEP goals and objectives focusing on areas of strengths, areas for improvement, and preferences for re-enforcers and motivational strategies.
• Prepare daily schedule/lesson plan for each student with activities aligned to NYS Prekindergarten Foundation for the Common Core Standards or NYS Common Core Standards, informed by authentic assessment data, which advance school readiness goals and reflect the objectives contained in IEP; prepare Progress Reports and update IEP as needed; participate in review meetings.

Qualifications

• MA and New York State Certification in Special Education (Students with Disabilities Grades B-2 or All Grades) required; experience in autism preferred.