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About the Role
As a Preschool Special Education Teacher, you will develop and implement classroom instructional plans for preschool students in the Neil Hellman Preschool, supporting students' success in academic and behavioral goals. You will report to the Preschool Supervising Teacher and work onsite.
Responsibilities
- Follow all Agency policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations.
- Develop and implement a classroom instructional plan based on a student's IEP and Creative Curriculum Objectives for Development and Learning, creating differentiated lessons.
- Develop and implement Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Ensure accommodations and modifications are provided.
- Provide specially designed instruction and monitor student progress toward academic and behavioral goals.
- Complete progress reports and IEP updates, and participate in CPSE meetings.
- Coordinate the creation of special strategies for reinforcing material or skills.
- Create and modify materials to match student abilities.
- Develop and coordinate the implementation of individual and classroom behavior plans.
- Oversee the collecting of behavior data.
- Assist classroom staff with intervention and de-escalation techniques.
- Reteach students appropriate behavior strategies.
- Manage, coordinate and model the implementation of Pyramid Model principles and practices.
- Coordinate the safety and well-being of students through established classroom and schoolwide processes and procedures.
- Supervise classroom staff in implementing safety and well-being procedures.
- Follow school and agency procedures and policies for reporting incidents, including behavior incident reports (BIR) and incidents such as child/sexual abuse, substance abuse, harassment, bullying, and violence.
- Establish relationships with parents and family members to create a partnership around student treatment, behavior, and academic progress.
- Schedule, supervise, and monitor teacher assistants in various non-instructional environments.
- Lead and attend classroom team meetings, behavior/treatment meetings, and professional training and development sessions.
- Provide leadership to assigned teacher aides and assistants in clerical and non-instructional duties.
- Work with other teachers, clinicians, administrators, medical staff and other school staff to provide integrated support, assistance, and treatment to students.
- Actively supervise young children with developmental and behavioral needs in classroom, therapeutic, and playground settings.
- Respond quickly to behavioral, medical, and safety emergencies.
- Assist with mobility, positioning, toileting, and transfers.
- Implement approved behavioral intervention strategies.
- Lift and carry children, equipment, and materials up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- Ability to work with students who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges, ages 3-5.
Skills
- Special Education
- IEP Development
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Intervention
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent/Family Engagement
- Team Leadership
Location
- Schenectady, NY
Work Type
- Full Time
- Onsite
Education Level
- Masters
- Bachelor's degree in Special Education or subject area
- NYS certification in Early Childhood Special Education Birth - 2nd grade, or enrollment in a program that leads to NYS teacher certification
Salary/Compensations
- $58500.00 - $68250.00
Benefits
- Retention Bonus $5,000
- Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- 401 (K) plan
- Life Insurance
- Loan repayment assistance
- Free training/CEU opportunities
- Free continuing education through our Sidney Albert Training Institute (SATRI) program, a CTLE provider
About the Company
- At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives.
- Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Equal Opportunity
- Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger!
- All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
- We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.