Special Education Teacher     

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

*10 month position with the option to work summer (extended school year)*

What You'll Do

As a Special Education Teacher for the preschool program you will design and implement classroom program under the guidance of the School Administrator and/or designated staff. You will design a classroom environment that is both motivating and stimulating for students.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Provide a daily, written lesson plan in appropriate book form.
• 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.

You're a great fit for this role if you have:

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

Compensation:

• 45,000-75,000 (depending on credentials and experience)

Who We Are

Easterseals is a standard-bearer for creating equity and access for people with disabilities and other barriers to long term self-sufficiency. For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all life's moments -- from the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in between -- Easterseals is here to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential.

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.