Preschool Special Education Teacher

Position: Preschool Special Education Teacher The Preschool Special Education Teacher implements instruction based on The Creative Curriculum and Prekindergarten Performance Standards, NYC aligned with children’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives. Adheres to the professional standards recommended by the National Association for the Education of Young Children to maintain accreditation. Bronx Early Learning Center is a vibrant and nurturing special education preschool. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/belc Location: Bronx, NY 10457 Minimum Qualifications: M.S. in Special Education with at least one of the following New York State Certifications Students with Disabilities, Birth-Grade 2 Special Education Supplementary Certificate Internship Certificate Transitional B Certificate Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6 (will consider) Preschool Special Education Teacher Principal Responsibilities: Implement the Creative Curriculum. Supervise the activities and assignment of the teacher assistants with individual children or groups of children in the classroom. Write Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and monitor children’s progress in goal areas. Write annual IEP goals for children and Quarterly reports to parents on children’s progress. Implement instructional (e.g., Applied Behavior Analysis, ESL) and behavioral (group and individual) strategies and methodology in the classroom. Collect and monitor data related to individualized behavior plans, IEPs, children’s attendance, and other instructional and administrative areas as needed. Attend team meetings and CPSE conferences as needed. Make parent contacts, provide for transition of instruction to home, and invite parents for school visits. Implement the policies and procedures contained in the Early Learning Center manuals. Supervise classroom teacher assistants. We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy: Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage Prescription Coverage Life Insurance Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday And much more!