Special Education Teacher (Integrated UPK)

Description

WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 150 locations. We are a certified benefit corporation on a mission to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and create opportunities for our team to do what they love (and feel valued while doing it). Join our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities. Check out what it's like to work with us at https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus.

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a fully certified teacher (Students with Disabilities, Birth -2nd grade) for Special Class in an Integrated Setting (SCIS) for our Larchmont, NY location. The students have moderate disabilities such as speech and motor delays, some behavioral issues and possible ASD. Candidate should have experience working with this population in an interdisciplinary setting with related service staff. Supervision/mentoring provided.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000- $62,000 per year  

Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday-Friday

Work Location: In person

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1) Planning and executing a developmentally appropriate curriculum for early childhood education, including detailed lesson plans

2) Develop and implement an appropriate IEPs for all special needs children in the class.

3) Knowledge of current State and Federal curriculum, standards and ability to integrate into lesson plans, including math and science-based activities.

4) Create a child-centered classroom with centers clearly identified and properly labeled and supports choice-based activities.

5) Classroom displays are child centered and feature the work of the children.

6) Supervision of Teacher Assistants during instructional time.

7) Ongoing assessment of children's performance and remediation needs.

8) Participating in team meetings, staff meetings and individual discipline meetings.

9) Maintain accurate attendance records for all children in class.

10) Complete all educational reports and goals in a timely manner.

11) Document via the Daily Goal Sheets the progress of all children.

12) Actively engage in the individual and group supervision process.

13) Develop a schedule and environment that is reflective of the needs of the children in the

class and supports best practice in early childhood education.

14) Participation in all CPSE and CSE meetings as required by program needs.

15) Attend annual Open House and other mandatory events as necessary.

16) Maintain regular contact with families via notebooks and/or phone calls.

17) Plan appropriate educational trips.

18) Maintain class inventory and supplies.

19) Responsible in assisting in the implementation of the student's IEPs

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Any and all other such duties as may be deemed necessary for the safe, efficient and effective operation of the agency.
• Working Conditions; (Physical)
• Escort and carry children as needed.
• Toileting and diapering of children as needed.

Requirements

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• NYS Teacher Certification in Special Education, Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2)
• Experience working with preschool-aged children with special needs preferred.
• Must be physically able to handle all aspects of the supervision of the day-to-day activities of preschoolers which may include, but not limited to, running, bending lifting children
• Ability to objectively facilitate discussion, planning, and provide conflict resolution within the professional team.
• Ability to organize and manage professional team responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and be an effective communicator and motivator.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus!

BENEFITS:

• On-Demand Pay: Why wait for payday when you can have your money when you need it?
• Telehealth Benefits: Stay healthy and happy with access to virtual care
• 401(k) for eligible employees PLUS a 1% employer match: Yep, we're serious about your future too!
• Paid Sick Time Off: Because everyone needs a break sometimes.
• Career Development: Level up your skills and expertise on us!
• Growth Opportunities: We’re growing and we need people to grow with us!