Early Childhood Special Education Teacher - Preschool

The Special Education Preschool Teacher provides specialized instruction and support to preschool-aged children (ages 2.7–5) identified as students with disabilities. The teacher designs and implements individualized educational programs (IEPs), promotes language, social-emotional, and self-help skill development, and ensures a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment. This position also includes supervision of classroom support staff and collaboration with families and related service providers to promote each child’s developmental progress.

Develop and implement individualized and group instructional activities aligned with each child’s IEP goals

Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies to promote academic readiness, communication, social skills, and independence

Adapt curriculum, materials, and the physical environment to meet students’ developmental and sensory needs

Collect data on student progress and prepare progress reports, IEP documentation, and classroom records as required

Maintain a positive, structured, and supportive classroom climate consistent with therapeutic and behavioral best practices

Ensure classroom areas are safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate for all activities, including toileting and self-care routines

Supervise and provide daily direction, feedback, and training to teacher assistants , paraprofessionals, and support staff

Support students with toileting, diapering, and other self-care needs in a manner that preserves dignity and privacy

Implement age-appropriate toilet training routines, reinforcing independence and self-help skills.

Work collaboratively with related service providers (Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Counselors, etc.) Participate in in-service training, faculty meetings, team meetings, parent-teacher meetings, and school events

Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, routines, and strategies for consistency between home and school

Direct arrival and dismissal of children to and from the bus

Education & Experience BA/BS required, MA/MS preferred

New York State Certification-Student with Disabilities Birth-Grade 2 (Initial or Professional) or

New York State Certification-Student with Disabilities (All Grades-Initial or Professional) or

New York State Certification-Special Education Teacher-Permanent

Experience with children with autism, severely language impaired and behavior management issues

Physical Requirements Maintain confidentiality and professionalism consistent with school policies and ethical standards of practice