Special Education Early Childhood Teacher - White Plains & Scarsdale

Special Education Early Childhood Teacher - White Plains & Scarsdale JCC of Mid-Westchester 999 Wilmot Rd Scarsdale, NY 10583 Special Education Early Childhood Teacher identifies the individual needs of each child and create a healthy, inspiring and supportive learning environment. Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrate knowledge of Individualized Education Plan (IEP's) and ability to monitor progress in meeting IEP goals. Experience writing IEP progress reports and Annual Review Reports in accordance with regulations. Follow New York State curriculum guidelines to develop written appropriate lesson plans that take into account each child's individual learning needs. NY State Certified Special Education license for students with disabilities birth to 2nd grade Keep a daily lesson plan log. Design the classroom to facilitate child exploration and social interaction while eliminating safety hazards. Utilize a multi-sensory teaching approach to encourage development of each child's language skills. Provide a structured learning environment that operates within a positive based behavioral support methodology. Encourage socialization and physical play in children. Supervise classroom teacher assistants/teacher aides and serve as a role model to meet the goal that all students have appropriate and positive learning experiences. Communicate regularly with parents and therapists. Participate in weekly staff meetings. Collaborate with Toward Tomorrow teachers, therapists, and other staff to maintain a positive team approach. Follow the health, safety, confidentiality, emergency and other protocols of the Toward Tomorrow program and the JCC of Mid-Westchester Nursery School (including the Medicaid Compliance Plan and JCCMW Nursery School Toward Tomorrow Staff Handbook.) Job Type: Full-time Pay: $41.00 - $43.00 per hour Excellent Benefits Package include: 49 paid days off per year, health, dental and vision insurance, 403B and pension plan with match, free life insurance, discounts on programs. The Agency is an equal opportunity employer. The position is open to all and we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, color, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity/expression, national origin or any category protected by applicable law License/Certification: NY State Special Education Certification for Birth to Two (Required) #J-18808-Ljbffr Jewish Community Center Works