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About the Role

The Mentor Teacher supports the delivery of high-quality educational instruction to students in Special Education and Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Programs. This role involves planning and implementing individualized educational programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and fostering an inclusive classroom environment. The Mentor Teacher also serves as an instructional or teacher-team leader and professional development coach.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and adapt daily lessons and classroom activities based on students' developmental levels and individual education plans (IEPs).
Develop and maintain short- and long-term instructional goals and evaluate student progress regularly.
Participate in student evaluations, intake assessments, and transition planning processes.
Develop educational reports, including annual reviews, quarterly progress reports, and formal assessments.
Ensure lesson plans and classroom materials are developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and accessible.
Maintain up-to-date and accurate student records, including attendance, data tracking, and anecdotal reports.
Implement and support evidence-based instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
Provide mentoring, modeling, and instructional coaching to teachers and teacher assistants.
Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback.
Lead professional development initiatives, in-service training sessions, and orientation programs.
Collaborate with teachers to design and implement differentiated instructional strategies and individualized behavior supports.
Support the professional development and supervision of student teachers and interns.
Act as team leader for each student’s interdisciplinary team, facilitating collaboration and goal alignment.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and annual reviews.
Maintain regular communication with the Director / Assistant Director and participate in weekly update meetings.
Collaborate with related service providers, families, and other professionals.
Oversee classroom setup, including furniture, materials, and adaptive equipment.
Manage and requisition classroom supplies and materials.
Support arrival, dismissal, and transition routines; assist students with personal care needs.
Implement universal precautions and adhere to health and safety protocols.
Substitute in other classrooms or support staff coverage when needed.
Attend all required staff meetings and trainings.
Contribute to curriculum development, lesson planning frameworks, and instructional resources.
Support the implementation of inclusive practices.
Stay informed of current trends and best practices in early childhood and special education.
Promote the agency’s mission and advocate for the needs and dignity of students with disabilities.
Contribute to Curriculum Committee meetings.
Perform 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 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
Passion for ADAPT's mission and demonstrates a commitment to the non-profit disability sector.

Location

New York City

Work Type

Full-time

Education Level

Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education required
New York State Certification in Special Education for Special Education Teachers
New York State Certification in Early Childhood Education or N-6 (for Day Care and UPK Teachers)
Meet all additional NY State Certification requirements

Salary/Compensations

$80,000- $90,000/annually

Benefits

Industry-Leading Benefits for all full-time employees
Paid training
Competitive benefits
Team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth

About the Company

ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities.
At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support.
With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives.
Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.

Equal Opportunity

At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging.
We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves.
We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking.
We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported by leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams.
We continuously seek opportunities for the organization 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.