Special Education Teacher

We have a Full Time, 12 month Preschool Special Education Teacher position avilable. This position is responsible for the implementation of his/her students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP). Teacher is responsible for the design and maintenance of a safe and appealing educational environment, and for implementing an educational protocol that is appropriate to the individual needs of students.

Preschool Special Education Teacher assumes the role of ‘Team Leader’ and, as such, supervises PARC classroom staff (teaching assistants and one-to-one aides). Teachers working in the Special Class program are expected to be familiar with and implement instructional methodologies and behavioral strategies effective with students with autism spectrum disorders.

Additionally, the Special Education Teacher maintains contact with the therapeutic staff, generally through regular meetings which include scheduled ‘team meetings’. Preschool Special Education Teacher holds primary responsibility for regular parent contact, as well as contact with students’ home school district’s Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), as directed by Preschool Administration.

That contact will include preparation and oversight of progress and program reviews, of informal and formal assessments, and of detailed written reports intended to inform the Annual Review process. HOURS: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm/Monday through Friday STARTING SALARY: $62,522.89 - $68,775.18 BA/BS Special Education or MA/MS in Special Education. New York State Certification appropriate for working with preschool-aged students. Prior experience working with special needs preschool population, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, preferred.