Special Education Preschool Teacher

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to each student’s unique needs.
• Plan and provide a fun and engaging child centered classroom in partnership with a daycare teacher, including both individual and group instruction.
• Collaborate & co-teach with daycare teachers, including adapting curriculum and instructional methods.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports diversity and respect among staff, students, and families.
• Provide direct instruction in small group or one-on-one settings to support academic, social, and behavioral growth.
• Oversee daily responsibilities and training of paraprofessionals.
• Assess and track student progress, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet goals.
• Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, and stakeholders about student performance and needs.
• Lead weekly team meetings which includes paraprofessionals and therapists.
• Draft, complete, and organize necessary paperwork.
• Bring your love for children and learning!

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field.
• State certification in early childhood special education (or eligibility to obtain certification).
• Demonstrated knowledge of IEP development and implementation processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with students, families, and colleagues.
• Graduates professionally certified after February 2004, must be New York State certified for students with disabilities birth to second grade.

Physical Capability

• Ability to physically assist children to participate in the program.
• Ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds.
• Ability to engage in repetitive movements such as sitting/kneeling on floor, bending and stooping.
• Ability to move quickly to attend to a running child.