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About the Role

Under general direction, this management and supervisory position is responsible for conducting educational classes for special education pre-school or Early Intervention students, acting as a team leader, and supervising Teacher Assistants. The role involves assessing student needs, developing educational plans, and ensuring services are delivered with dignity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts classes/activities adapted to student needs.
• Assesses and prepares IFSP/IEPs; implements and evaluates goals and objectives.
• Participates in student transitioning activities.
• Participates in Initial Evaluations and Intake processes.
• Provides annual educational assessment and evaluation in all educational domains.
• Prepares and adapts lesson plans, materials, equipment, and environmental modifications.
• Maintains records of attendance and progress; writes progress reports and other data.
• Ensures services are rendered with utmost regard for student dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Participates in activities outside the classroom as necessary.
• Serves as a member of interdisciplinary team meetings, Annual Reviews, Parent Meetings, and other required meetings.
• Attends regular staff meetings, student reviews, district meetings, and conferences.
• Supervises, trains, evaluates, and delegates tasks to Teacher Assistants.
• Recommends hiring, discipline, suspension, and termination of Teacher Assistants.
• Obtains approval, requisitions, and purchases class equipment and materials.
• Assists with transporting students between buses and building.
• Implements universal precautions.
• Assists with toileting, feeding, and positioning students.
• Attends supervisory and management meetings.
• Assists students with outer clothing upon arrival and departure.
• Substitutes in another classroom as requested.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Confers with director or agency personnel regarding programming or student handling.
• Initiates precautions to ensure work is completed free from recognized hazards.
• Attends parent meetings and confers with parents on program content and progress.
• Assists with curriculum development.
• Provides supervision and training to student teachers.
• Stays informed of changes in the field.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Requirements

• 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 to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, children, parents, and outside contacts.
• Must maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Must maintain confidentiality of staff records.
• Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures.
• Must be available Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm.

Location

• Staten Island

Work Type

• Full-time

Education Level

• Master’s Degree in Special Education
• New York State Certification in Special Education Early Childhood (Birth-2nd Grade)
• Bachelor's Degree and currently obtaining Master's Degree and/or Special Education Certification (qualifies for Study Plan)

Salary/Compensations

• $67,705.57 - $79,567.50 Annually

Benefits

• Paid training
• Competitive benefits
• $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

About the Company

• ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC, provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities.
• ADAPT is 3,000 strong and empowers the lives of the people they support.
• ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and fosters a team culture of learning, support, collaboration, and career growth.

Equal Opportunity

• ADAPT values diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging.
• ADAPT strives to ensure employees and the people they support can be their authentic selves.
• ADAPT values diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking.
• ADAPT aims to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported.
• ADAPT continuously seeks opportunities to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.
• ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.