Preschool Special Education Teacher

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Job description

Overview:
Racker is excited to welcome applicants for a full-time Preschool Special Education Teacher to lead a classroom in our Ithaca location. Join our dynamic and innovative team in a strength-based integrated preschool program. Our Special Education Teachers work in partnership with clinicians, daycare and educational staff to provide a cohesive environment where children learn through the most current best practices.

Racker offers a competitive rate and benefits include tuition assistance, health insurance, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of full-time staff. Non certified staff: $45,000 and certified staff: $50,000plus an additional; $500 / year with experience.

Salary range: $45,000-$60,000, depending on certification and experience.

Responsibilities:

Plan and organize individualized program for each child

Provide individual and group instruction; provide leadership and assign tasks to paraprofessionals in classroom, as applicable

Assist in interpreting the child's Individual's Education Plan (IEP) to treatment team and provide direction for carryover skills

Share the educational perspective on how to address children's needs; facilitate weekly team meetings

Understand and utilize techniques of other team members in program design and daily activities

Utilize problem-solving techniques to resolve problems and come to conclusion with team

Accord respect and support to each team member

Keep families fully informed of issues affecting their children and the program by promoting open communication and mutual understanding

Provide support and information that families need either directly or by using team members, other resources from The Centers or community resources

Participate on multidisciplinary treatment team

Attend meetings as requested by supervisor and site director

Attend trainings required by program regulations, including OCFS regulation, and as directed by supervisor/site director

Prepare required reports, including quarterly progress reports/report cards for each child, and keep daily attendance records for each child

Prepare all required reports in a complete, timely and professionally written manner

Provide other reports as required

Uphold standards of professionalism with regard to behavior and dress

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree in Special Education or equivalency preferred.

Graduates professionally certified after February 2004, must be New York State certified for students with disabilities birth to second grade.

Experience with using behavior analysis in a classroom setting is beneficial, but not required.

Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion -"A world where all people know they belong."

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