Special Education Head Teacher

The Shirley Aninias School LLC

Special Education Head Teacher

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    About the Role:

    We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate NYS Certified Special Education Teacher. The successful candidate will work with children ages 4 - 13 with a range of special needs and disabilities, creating individualized educational plans to help each student reach their full potential.

    Responsibilities:

    • Work with small groups of students on activities focused on goal acquisition, social skills and communication in accordance with teacher established lesson plans and a student’s IEP
    • Implement behavior plans in accordance with student’s BIPs and classroom behavior management strategies and collect data when needed for progress monitoring
    • Supervise and mentor assistant teachers
    • Carryover daily school routines
    • Work on ADL skills
    • Go on community outings to practice real-life skills
    • Work with individual student(s) or small groups of students on special instructional curriculum/projects/lessons; assisting students in the use of instructional resources
    • Hours: 7:30am- 3:30pm

    Requirements:

    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Childhood Special Education (required)
    • Experience working with children with a range of special needs and disabilities and students with behavioral challenges
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to work collaboratively with a team

    We offer a supportive work environment, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of students with special needs. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and helping students reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you!