Special Education Teacher     

We are hiring in Bronx, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY for an exciting career as a Special Education Teacher

Salary Range: $45,000-75,000 (depending on credentials and experience)

• Hiring for multiple locations*

Position Summary:

Easterseals is seeking a Special Education Teacher for their preschool program for children with special needs. Design and implement classroom program under the guidance of the School Administrator and/or designated staff.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design a classroom environment that is both motivating and stimulating for students.
• Provide a daily, written lesson plan in appropriate book form. Store book accessibly at the school should the teacher be unexpectedly absent.
• Maintain periodic progress scales for each pupil and attend case conferences on each student at appropriate intervals during the school year.
• Implement behavioral system, as approved by treatment team and T.C.I. protocols.
• Assure that accurate attendance records are maintained and are to be submitted appropriately prior to the completion of the school year.
• Submit monthly reports to appropriate parties.
• Attend school-specific and Agency-related staff and/or parent meetings as required.
• Assure that all students are supervised at all times by a responsible individual who is a paid employee of the agency.
• Attend annual orientation for staff, prior to school opening.
• Develop a working relationship with the assigned professionals, as well as the coordinator of therapeutic classroom activities.
• Collaborate with the Treatment Team regarding treatment of the children and diagnostic information.
• Participate in meetings and workshops that would serve as community orientation regarding Easter Seals.
• Help organize and supervise extra-curricular activities.
• Supervise aides assigned to classroom.

Experience and Education:

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

EOE