Special Education - Autism Teacher

We are currently looking for a Preschool Special Education Teacher to join our team. This position includes a $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS ! This is a full-time position with our client who has locations throughout all 5-boughs. We are also accepting Teachers on a Study Plan for some locations! We are hiring Early Childhood Special Education Teachers to work for Pre-Kingergarten level students. Under general direction, is responsible for conducting educational classes for special education pre-school or Early Intervention, in accordance with the needs of the students and in accordance with the regulations and requirements of the applicable governmental and other regulatory agencies. The Teacher is a management position and supervisory position. Is responsible for supervising Teacher Assistants assigned to his/her team. and commends Teacher Assistants. The duties and responsibilities of the Special Education Teacher will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Implements and evaluates short and long-term goals and objectives.
• Prepares and adapts all individual and group lesson plans and materials, equipment and furniture arrangement and necessary modifications of environment.
• Writes periodic progress reports, annual reports and other data as requested.
• Ensures that services are rendered to students with utmost regard for their personal dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
• Participates in activities outside classroom where necessary, i.e. trips, pool, gym, libraries, lab, etc.
• Serves and participates as a member at interdisciplinary team meetings, Annual Reviews, Parent Meetings, Special Review Committee meetings, In-Services, etc. Orients, trains, evaluates, delegates, supervises work of and effectively recommends hiring, disciplining, suspending and terminating of Teacher Assistants assigned to his/her team.
• Obtains approval, requisitions and purchases class equipment and materials.
• Assists with transporting students between buses and building as needed.
• Participates in in-service training programs as requested.
• Confers with director or other agency personnel regarding problems, questions and suggestions for programming or handling of students.
• Confers with individual parents on program content and progress as it relates to their child.
• Provides supervision and training to student teachers.
• Keeps abreast of changes in field.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• 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 be available Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Special Education
• New York State Certification in Special Education Early Childhood (Birth-2nd Grade)
• Bachelor's Degree and currently obtaining your Master's Degree and/or Special Education Certification, you would qualify to work as a Special Education Teacher on a Study Plan.

67,705.57 - $79,567.50 Annually + Industry-Leading Benefits & a $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!