ADAPT Community Network · 1 month ago
Preschool Special Education Floating Teacher- Brooklyn
New York, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$68K/yr - $80K/yrADAPT Community Network is a leading organization providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities. They are seeking a Preschool Special Education Floating Teacher responsible for conducting educational classes for special education preschool students, supervising Teacher Assistants, and ensuring compliance with educational regulations.
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Responsibilities
Plans and conducts classes/activities adapted to needs of students
Assesses and prepares IFSP/IEP’s. Implements and evaluates short and long-term goals and objectives
Participates in activities pertaining to student transitioning
Participates in Initial Evaluations and Intake processes
Provides educational assessment and evaluation on students annually in all educational domains
Prepares and adapts all individual and group lesson plans and materials, equipment and furniture arrangement and necessary modifications of environment
Maintains records of daily attendance and progress. Writes periodic progress reports, annual reports and other data as requested
Ensures that services are rendered to students with utmost regard for their personal dignity, privacy and confidentiality
Participates in activities outside classroom where necessary, i.e. trips, pool, gym, libraries, lab, etc
Serves and participates as a member at interdisciplinary team meetings, Annual Reviews, Parent Meetings, Special Review Committee meetings, In-Services, etc. as required
Attends regular staff meetings, student reviews, district meetings and conferences
Orients, trains, evaluates, delegates, supervises work of and effectively recommends hiring, disciplining, suspending and terminating of Teacher Assistants assigned to his/her team
Obtains approval, requisitions and purchases class equipment and materials
Assists with transporting students between buses and building as needed
Implements universal precautions at all times
Assists with toileting, feeding and positioning students as needed
Attends supervisory and management meetings
Assists students on arrival and departure with their outer clothing as needed
Substitutes in another classroom as requested
Participates in in-service training programs as requested
Confers with director or other agency personnel regarding problems, questions and suggestions for programming or handling of students
Initiates precautions within established framework to assure that own work is completed in a manner free from recognized hazards
Attends parent meetings as requested. Confers with individual parents on program content and progress as it relates to their child
Assists with curriculum development
Provides supervision and training to student teachers
Keeps abreast of changes in field
Performs other related duties as requested
Qualification
Required
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Good organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and appropriate software
Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, children and their parents and outside contacts
Must maintain confidentiality of student's records
Must maintain confidentiality of staff records
Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures
Must be available Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm
Master's Degree in Special Education
New York State Certification in Special Education Early Childhood (Birth-2nd Grade)
Meet all additional NY State Certification requirements
Bachelor's Degree and currently obtaining your Master's Degree and/or Special Education Certification, you would qualify to work as a Special Education Teacher on a Study Plan
Benefits
$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!
Paid training
Competitive benefits
Company
ADAPT Community Network
ADAPT Community Network is a non-profit organization that provides support and services to people with disabilities and their families.
Founded in 1947
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Edward Matthews
Chief Executive Officer
James Brown
CIO
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