Special Education Teacher

We are hiring in Bronx, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- Bronx Child Development Center for an exciting career as a Special Education Teacher

*10-month position with the option to work summer (extended school year) *

Salary: $45,000-$55,000 (non-certified teachers currently enrolled in a study plan)

$60,000-$75,000 (Certified Teachers- determined based on qualifications and relevant experience)

What You'll Do

As a Special Education teacher for our preschool program, you will design and implement classroom program under the guidance of the director in alignment with the NYS Education Department mandates and NYC Department of Education’s regulations. You will design a classroom environment that is both motivating and stimulating for students.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Provide weekly written plan to the administrator electronically

• Design lesson plans based on the Units of Study, Creative Curriculum, and the diagnostic information from the IEP

• Maintain periodic progress reports (Gold Teaching Strategies)

• Attend CPSE/CSE meetings at appropriate time intervals during the school year

• Implement behavioral system based on the Positive Discipline policy and PBIS

• Assure daily attendance records are maintained and submitted appropriately throughout the school year

• Submit Progress reports and annual reports at appropriate times throughout the school year

• Attend staff and classroom meeting and parent teacher conferences

• Assure that all students are supervised at all times in safe, clean environment

• Attend 4 staff developments days throughout the school year

• Establish and maintain a respectful work environment with co-workers, parents, and visitors to the program

• Supervise classroom staff assigned to your classroom

You're a great fit for this role if you have:

• Master’s degree and NYS certification or be working on a study plan toward certification

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation

• $45,000-$55,000 (non-certified teachers currently enrolled in a study plan)

• $60,000-$75,000 (Certified Teachers- determined based on qualifications and relevant experience)

• 10-month position with the option to work in the summer session for increased compensation

Who We Are

Easterseals is a standard-bearer for creating equity and access for people with disabilities and other barriers to long term self-sufficiency. For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all life's moments -- from the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in between -- Easterseals is here to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential.

The Fedcap Group 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.