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Fedcap Special Education Teacher in Bronx, New York
We are hiring in Bronx, NY! Join us at TOTS for an exciting career as a Special Education Teacher.
TOTS- These Our Treasures, Inc. (TOTS) provides comprehensive early educational and habilitation services for children, using a transdisciplinary approach, which looks at the whole child and works in partnership with families and caregivers. Our highly trained staff provides more than professional care, bringing a high level of dedication to the children, compassion for families, and motivation toward continued growth and excellence. TOTS was established in 1973. Tots joined The Fedcap Group in 2019.
Mission: TOTS mission is to educate young children with disabilities in an atmosphere that embraces and accommodated individual differences, whil helping children achieve. http://theseourtreasures.com/index.html.
Job Title: Special Education Teacher
Location: Bronx, NY
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Type: Full time
Salary Range: $51,750- $86,250 (depending on credentials and experience)
Position Summary:
These Our Treasures, Inc. Is seeking a Special Education Teacher for their preschool program for children with special needs. Design and implement a classroom program under guidance of the School Administrator and/or designated staff.
Essential Job Functions:
Design a classroom environment that is both motivating and stimulating for students.
Provide a daily, written lesson plan in appropriate book form. Store book accessibly at the school should the teacher be unexpectedly absent.
Maintain periodic progress scales for each pupil and attend case conferences on each student at appropriate intervals during the school year.
Implement behavioral system, as approved by the treatment team and T.C.I. protocols.
Assure that accurate attendance records are maintained and are to be submitted appropriately prior to the completion of the school year.
Attend annual orientation for staff, prior to school opening.
Develop a working relationship with the assigned professionals, as well as the coordinator of therapeutic classroom activities.
Collaborate with the Treatment Team regarding the treatment of the children and diagnostic information.
Participate in meetings and workshops that would serve as community orientation regarding TOTS.
Help organize and supervise extra-circular activities.
Supervise aides assigned to the classroom.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university.
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
Meet the minimum requirements of the appropriate State Board of Education.
Birth-2nd certification/Students with Disabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIROMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
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