Special Education Teacher
Whispering Pines Preschool is accepting applications for the position of Special Education Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
The ideal candidate will bring a passion for working with diverse groups of children and families and the ability to work with a team of professionals in a school setting. Join our dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of working on a school year calendar with a six-week program in the summer.
The Special Education Teacher reports to the Site Supervisors and to the Executive Director.
Job responsibilities include:
- Working with a classroom of 7 up to 18 students
- Preparing and implementing large and small group plans that are age-appropriate and meet the IEP goals for each child
- Differentiating instruction across a variety of developmental strengths, needs and diagnoses, as specified on the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
- Administering standardized tests and writing comprehensive reports that are individualized per student strengths and needs
- Presenting information at Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) meetings
- The ability to work collaboratively with classroom staff and a team of professionals
- Communicating clearly and concisely with families, classroom staff, professional colleagues and personnel from other agencies.
REQUIREMENTS: . New York State Certification in Special Education (Student with Disabilities Birth to 2nd Grade) is required. Graduates on an active Teacher Certification path will be considered. Experience working in a preschool setting is preferred.
Benefits:
· Retention Bonuses
· Paid Holidays and breaks
· Health benefits, including Dental and Vision
· 401K retirement and rollover
· Infant and toddler programming at reduced monthly rates
· High quality full day preschool programming
· Wrap-around childcare at a reduced monthly rate
· School-aged childcare during July, August and any applicable staff development days
· Paid Professional Development
· Mileage reimbursement
· Flex time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Amsterdam, NY 12010: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
- Special Education Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person