SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER- EARLY CHILDHOOD

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER MA - EARLY CHILDHOOD

Full-Time, Salary $55,000 – $88,000/year Make a Real Difference Every Day Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose? Shifts Available Monday - Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm About Brightway Living & Learning Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non‑profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65‑year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org. The Role As a Special Education Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities in their daily lives. You will work closely with them, implementing their IEP/IFSP, promoting their well‑being, and helping them progress toward their goals. You will work closely with and manage assigned classroom staff. What You Bring Masters Degree in Special Education NYSED certification in Special Education in one of the following areas: NYSED Students with Disabilities Birth – 2nd Grade NYSED Permanent Special Education NYSED Special Education certification and also holds Severe or Multiple Disabilities Annotation Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. What You’ll Do Evaluate, assess, and screen students using appropriate standardized testing and clinical observational skills. Responsible for the implementation of a child’s IEP/IFSP and progress toward goals. Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to implement the curriculum as outlined. Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to effectively manage classroom behaviors. Provide required documentation for services that your program and/or supervisor have outlined for you. Maintain documentation in a professional, efficient, accountable and confidential manner. Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage the assigned classroom staff. Attend all meetings as scheduled and collaborate with other professionals, staff and families. Responsible for the maintenance of classroom materials and supplies. Maintain and update professional knowledge, skills and abilities through appropriate education, in‑service training or higher education. Other duties as assigned. What You Must Be Able To Do Modify the area to secure the safety of children Move or transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place a child on a changing table. Move quickly after a child up to 200 feet to prevent elopement Position self or maneuver classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environment Ability to follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarms Ascend and descend stairs with a railing. Why You’ll Love This Job Build meaningful relationships: develop strong connections with individuals and their families. Learn and grow: benefit from ongoing training and professional development. Be part of a supportive team: work with passionate and dedicated colleagues. Experience job satisfaction: feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters. Here’s How We Support You Comprehensive paid training: get the skills you need to succeed. Exceptional benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP. Retirement security: 403(b) retirement plan. Invest in your future: tuition reimbursement opportunities. Career growth: opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning. Paid time off for school breaks. If You Are Empathic, compassionate, and patient Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic A good communicator and team player Passionate about making a difference Brightway Living & Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or other protected groups. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. #J-18808-Ljbffr Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)