Special Education Teachers – Early Childhood / School-Based

Position Overview

Minimum Requirements

• New York State Certification in Special Education
• New York State Certification in Early Childhood Education or N-6 (for Day Care and UPK Teachers)
• Meet all additional New York State certification requirements
• Must be fingerprinted, or willing to be fingerprinted, by the Board of Education and Department of Investigation
• Must be registered on the TEACH website
• Certified completion of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse courses
• Pre-employment Physical Exam (within one year), including documentation of: PPD, MMR, TDAP, Varicella

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct classroom activities adapted to student needs
• Develop, implement, and evaluate IFSP / IEP goals and objectives
• Participate in student evaluations, intake processes, and annual reviews
• Prepare and adapt lesson plans, materials, and classroom environments
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress records, and required reports
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and parents / guardians
• Supervise, support, and evaluate Teacher Assistants
• Participate in student transitions and related program activities
• Ensure student dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times
• Assist with student mobility, positioning, feeding, and toileting as needed
• Attend staff meetings, parent meetings, and management sessions
• Participate in curriculum development and in-service training
• Provide supervision and training to student teachers when assigned
• Remain current with developments in special education practices

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