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About the Role

Little Lukes is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join their preschool team. This role involves supporting children with special needs, ages 3 to 5, within an inclusion classroom setting, working alongside a team of educators and therapists.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional care and instruction to preschool children with special needs.
Support the development and education of children within the classroom and alongside the Lead Teacher.
Teach basic academic, behavior, social interaction, and living skills using behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
Support the child’s understanding of the curriculum and behavior needs through strong, language-based, one-on-one interaction.
Implement effective classroom management strategies.
Help create a positive, engaging, and structured learning environment.
Set and reinforce classroom expectations and routines.
Observe, evaluate, and prepare reports on progress for IEPs.
Document work, including notes, care plans, and ongoing progress, in a paperless electronic record system.
Prepare goals and instructional materials according to IEP goals.
Coordinate curriculum implementation with the preschool team.
Discuss IEP development with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and others.

Requirements

A passion for the mission to redefine special needs preschool for children and their families.
Expertise in delivering care for educational, developmental, and social emotional delays.
A warm, engaging approach with a family-centered focus.
The drive to work hard, adapt to constant change, and be your best self.
Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to share feedback across teams in a collaborative and solution-oriented way.
A degree in Special Education with coursework in early childhood.
An active NYS Special Education certification is a plus, but not required.

Skills

Behavior modification
Positive reinforcement
Language-based interaction
Classroom management
Curriculum implementation
IEP development

Location

Oswego
Fulton
East Syracuse
Baldwinsville
Pulaski
Camillus

Work Type

Full-time
Day shifts
Monday-Friday

Experience Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Degree in Special Education with coursework in early childhood

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary
Industry-leading salaries

Benefits

Free uniforms
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
401(k)
Employee discounts
Free Life Insurance
Generous reimbursement program for CEUs
Student Loan forgiveness participation
Paperless technology (iPad provided)
Paid relocation stipend
Paid training
Paid holidays
Paid break weeks
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401K retirement plan
Employee childcare discount
Amazing team-oriented environment
Professional mentoring program
Work/Life Balance
Weekends off
No evenings
Paid summer break weeks

About the Company

Little Lukes is on a mission to build a bright future for every child by bringing extraordinary special education to children in need.
We are a team of thoughtful Special Education Teachers, expert Speech Language Pathologists, and experienced Physical and Occupational Therapists.
We are committed to helping each other succeed, learn, and grow—all while bringing care to families of children with special needs.
We are an Inclusion Preschool and Childcare Center.