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

Salary Range: $45,000-60,000 (depending on credentials and experience)

Position Summary:

Easterseals-Project Soar is seeking a Special Education Teacher for their preschool program under the guidance of the Program Director.

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 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.

• Submit monthly reports to appropriate parties.

• Attend school-specific and Agency-related staff and/or parent meetings as required.

• Assure that all students are supervised at all times by a responsible individual who is a paid employee of the agency.

• 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 treatment of the children and diagnostic information.

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

• Help organize and supervise extra-curricular activities.

• Supervise aides assigned to classroom.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university,

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience,

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

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

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