Temporary Early Childhood Special Education Preschool Teacher

We are currently looking for a 3K/4K Floater Teacher s at our Harry H. Gordon School for the 2026- 2027 School Year. This position is for a 10 Month School Year September - June. This position includes a $5,000 Sign on Bonus!

ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC (New York City) provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. With care and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Under general direction, is responsible for conducting educational classes for special education pre-school or Early Intervention, in accordance with the needs of the students and in accordance with the regulations and requirements of the applicable governmental and other regulatory agencies. The Teacher is a management position and supervisory position. Is responsible for supervising Teacher Assistants assigned to his/her team. and commends Teacher Assistants.

The duties and responsibilities of the Special Education Teacher will include, but are not limited to the following:
Implements and evaluates short and long-term goals and objectives.
Prepares and adapts all individual and group lesson plans and materials, equipment and furniture arrangement and necessary modifications of environment.
Writes periodic progress reports, annual reports and other data as requested.
Ensures that services are rendered to students with utmost regard for their personal dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
Participates in activities outside classroom where necessary, i.e. trips, pool, gym, libraries, lab, etc.
Serves and participates as a member at interdisciplinary team meetings, Annual Reviews, Parent Meetings, Special Review Committee meetings, In-Services, etc. Orients, trains, evaluates, delegates, supervises work of and effectively recommends hiring, disciplining, suspending and terminating of Teacher Assistants assigned to his/her team.
Obtains approval, requisitions and purchases class equipment and materials.
Assists with transporting students between buses and building as needed.
Participates in in-service training programs as requested.
Confers with director or other agency personnel regarding problems, questions and suggestions for programming or handling of students.
Confers with individual parents on program content and progress as it relates to their child.
Provides supervision and training to student teachers.
Keeps abreast of changes in field.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and appropriate software
Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, children and their parents and outside contacts.
Must be available Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
New York State Certification in Early Childhood Education (Birth-2nd Grade)
Bachelor's Degree and currently obtaining your Master's Degree and/or Early Childhood Education Certification, you would qualify to work as a General Education Teacher on a Study Plan.

67,705.57 - $79,567.50 Annually + Industry-Leading Benefits & a $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

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