Preschool Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

We are opening a brand new classroom in January and we’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Preschool Special Education Teacher . This position is responsible for the implementation of his/her students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP). Teacher is responsible for the design and maintenance of a safe and appealing educational environment, and for implementing an educational protocol that is appropriate to the individual needs of students.

Preschool Special Education Teacher assumes the role of ‘Team Leader’ and, as such, supervises PARC classroom staff (teaching assistants and one-to-one aides). Teachers working in the Special Class program are expected to be familiar with and implement instructional methodologies and behavioral strategies effective with students with autism spectrum disorders. Additionally, the Special Education Teacher maintains contact with the therapeutic staff, generally through regular meetings which include scheduled ‘team meetings’.

Preschool Special Education Teacher holds primary responsibility for regular parent contact, as well as contact with students’ home school district’s Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), as directed by Preschool Administration. That contact will include preparation and oversight of progress and program reviews, of informal and formal assessments, and of detailed written reports intended to inform the Annual Review process.

HOURS: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm/Monday through Friday

STARTING SALARY: $62,522.89 - $68,775.18

Minimum Requirements:

· BA/BS Special Education or MA/MS in Special Education.

· New York State Certification appropriate for working with preschool-aged students

· Prior experience working with special needs preschool population, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, preferred.

The Arc Mid-Hudson is a premier non-profit organization and one of the largest employers in the Hudson Valley region, dedicated to empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities from preschool through adulthood. Our Administrative offices are located in Kingston, NY and we employ over 1,200 staff members across three counties (Ulster, Greene and Putnam) and more than 50 locations, delivering individualized residential, educational, day, clinical, and employment services. Guided by core values of respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence, The Arc Mid-Hudson offers a mission-driven workplace with competitive wages and a comprehensive, generous benefits package including but not limited to paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and tuition assistance.

Company Description

The Arc Mid-Hudson is a premier non-profit organization and one of the largest employers in the Hudson Valley region, dedicated to empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities from preschool through adulthood. Our Administrative offices are located in Kingston, NY and we employ over 1,200 staff members across three counties (Ulster, Greene and Putnam) and more than 50 locations, delivering individualized residential, educational, day, clinical, and employment services. Guided by core values of respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence, The Arc Mid-Hudson offers a mission-driven workplace with competitive wages and a comprehensive, generous benefits package including but not limited to paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and tuition assistance.