Special Education Teacher (TOTS)

What You'll Do

As a Special Education teacher for our preschool program, you will design and implement classroom program under the guidance of the director in alignment with the NYS Education Department mandates and NYC Department of Education’s regulations. You will design a classroom environment that is both motivating and stimulating for students.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly written plan to the administrator electronically
• Design lesson plans based on the Units of Study, Creative Curriculum, and the diagnostic information from the IEP
• Maintain periodic progress reports (Gold Teaching Strategies)
• Attend CPSE/CSE meetings at appropriate time intervals during the school year
• Implement behavioral system based on the Positive Discipline policy and PBIS
• Assure daily attendance records are maintained and submitted appropriately throughout the school year
• Submit Progress reports and annual reports at appropriate times throughout the school year
• Attend staff and classroom meeting and parent teacher conferences
• Assure that all students are supervised at all times in a safe, clean environment
• Attend 4 staff developments days throughout the school year
• Establish and maintain a respectful work environment with co-workers, parents, and visitors to the program
• Supervise classroom staff assigned to your classroom

Requirements

• Master’s and be certified or be working on a study plan toward certification
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education
• Knowledge of special education teaching methods
• Ability to work collaboratively with families and caregivers

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick)
• Retailment plan 403(b)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Commute benefits
• Life/Accident insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Pay

$60,000-$85,000 (depending on experience)

Schedule

12 month position

About the Role

TOTS- These Our Treasures, Inc. (TOTS) provides comprehensive early educational and habilitation services for children, using a transdisciplinary approach, which looks at the whole child and works in partnership with families and caregivers. Our highly trained staff provides more than professional care, bringing a high level of dedication to the children, compassion for families, and motivation toward continued growth and excellence. TOTS was established in 1973. Tots joined The Fedcap Group in 2019. The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity.