We are hiring in Bronx, NY! Join us at TOTS for an exciting career as a Special Education Teacher.

Salary Range: $51,750- $86,250 (depending on credentials and experience)

Position Summary:

These Our Treasures, Inc. Is seeking a Special Education Teacher for their preschool program for children with special needs. Design and implement a classroom program under guidance of the School Administrator and/or designated staff.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design a classroom environment that is both motivating and stimulating for students.

• Provide a daily, written lesson plan in appropriate book form. Store book accessibly at the school should the teacher be unexpectedly absent.

• Maintain periodic progress scales for each pupil and attend case conferences on each student at appropriate intervals during the school year.

• Implement behavioral system, as approved by the treatment team and T.C.I. protocols.

• Assure that accurate attendance records are maintained and are to be submitted appropriately prior to the completion of the school year.

• Attend annual orientation for staff, prior to school opening.

• Develop a working relationship with the assigned professionals, as well as the coordinator of therapeutic classroom activities.

• Collaborate with the Treatment Team regarding the treatment of the children and diagnostic information.

• Participate in meetings and workshops that would serve as community orientation regarding TOTS.

• Help organize and supervise extra-circular activities.

• Supervise aides assigned to the classroom.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

• Meet the minimum requirements of the appropriate State Board of Education.

• Birth-2nd certification/Students with Disabilities.

Easterseals NY provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity, M/F/D/V.