Job DescriptionWe are hiring in Bronx, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY, at our new location for an exciting career as a General Education Teacher for our 3K For All program.Salary Range: $45,000-75,000 (depending on credentials and experience)Position Summary:Easterseals NY, Story Avenue is seeking a General Education Teacher for their preschool program. Design and implement classroom program under the guidance of the School Administrator and/or designated staff.Essential Job Functions:
- Work cooperatively with the special education teacher to design a classroom environment that is both motivating and stimulating for students.
- Implement project based learning experiences and opportunities through approved curriculum that addresses student social, emotional and academic needs.
- Maintain periodic progress scales for each pupil and attend case conferences on each student at appropriate intervals during the school year.
- Implement positive behavioral system.
- Assure that accurate attendance records are maintained and are submitted appropriately prior to the completion of the school year.
- Assist in the creation of monthly reports and submission 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 agency paid employee.
- Attend annual orientation for staff, prior to school opening.
- Develop a working relationship with assigned professionals and individuals responsible for 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 the agency.
- Help organize and supervise extra-curricular activities.
- Develop IEPs within 30 days of admission. Act as coordinator for therapist's reports for IEP meetings.
- Conduct evaluations for initial referrals from the school district.
- Submit corresponding reports in a timely manner.
- Attend CPSE meetings.
- Perform additional duties as requested
Experience and Education:
- Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university
- Meet minimum requirements of the appropriate State Board of Education.
- Eligible for teacher certification or enrolled in Master's degree program leading to certification
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Mission: Easterseals New York's mission is to spread help, hope and answers. Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Easterseals has been an American Institution since 1919. Easterseals New York joined The Fedcap Group in 2015.
Website: www.Easterseals.com/newyork