Special Education Teacher (Long Island City)

Responsibilities

• Manage classroom of 8 students with IEPs
• Review IEP goals with all staff
• Provide appropriate and individualized instruction to all students
• Supervise Teaching Assistants and Aides
• Develop and implement individualized curricular activities for each student
• Collect data on students’ progress
• Audit students’ progress to ensure continued instruction
• Lead team meetings for classroom staff
• Communicate with parents regularly – phone, meetings, newsletters
• Set a tone of professionalism in the classroom while adhering to the mission, vision, and philosophy of AYM
• Prepare and clean up the classroom each day

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Valid NY Teaching Certification. Student with Disabilities certification (Elementary or All Grades) preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, with a focus on special education and working with students on the autism spectrum
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based instructional strategies for students on the autism spectrum
• Familiarity with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and how to integrate them into the classroom setting
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of professionals
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with research and best practices

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and, in some cases, may need to implement CPI (therapeutic holds) procedures.
• Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and, in some cases, be able to lift a child.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday
• Ability to lift (at least 50-65 pounds), assist, and/or physically support students, which may include lifting or guiding students of varying sizes
• Ability to physically intervene when required to ensure safety (per CPI training)
• Ability to remove oneself and/or others from unsafe situations quickly
• Ability to maintain attention and focus in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making, particularly in high-pressure or safety-sensitive situations
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional relationships
• Ability to perform duties under stress, including during behavioral escalations

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retail Plan (401k matching)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development