Quick overview

The teacher is responsible for assessing student needs and designing individualized lesson plans for a self-contained preschool classroom. This includes creating IEP goals and objectives aligned with NYS standards and participating in review meetings.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a BA or MA and New York State Certification in Special Education (Students with Disabilities B-2 or All Grades). Experience working with autism is preferred.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeClassroom ManagementLesson PlanningStudent AssessmentIEP DevelopmentBehavioral AnalysisAutism SupportSpecial EducationTEACCH PrinciplesNYS Common Core Standards

Job description

Company Description AHRC New York City is a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced. We advocate for people who are neurodiverse to lead full and equitable lives. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture where curiosity, creativity, and optimism are valued and celebrated.

Job Description

Currently seeking a Special Education Preschool Teacher at Esther Ashkenas ELC on our Upper West Side location.

Address

450 W 56th St. New York, NY 10019 Teachers on a plan are available for those in process of their SWD (Students with Disabilities B-Grade 2 or All Grades) and MA degree.
Benefits of working for
AHRC
NYC: Paid time off Health, Dental and Vision insurance 403b Retirement Plan with employer match Tuition Assistance Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Life Insurance Parental Leave Commuter Benefits Health Savings Account
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Program
Professional
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Role
Description: Full Time |
Monday-Friday
Hours: 8:30 A.M-3:00 P.M
Responsibilities include: Assessing student's needs and abilities, and prepare lesson plans for a self-contained classroom. Assess students’ developmental levels and design individualized plans utilizing behavioral approach based on theories of applied behavioral analysis and/or TEACCH principles. Create developmentally sound and appropriate IEP goals and objectives focusing on areas of strengths, areas for improvement, and preferences for re-enforcers and motivational strategies. Prepare daily schedule/lesson plan for each student with activities aligned to NYS Prekindergarten Foundation for the Common Core Standards or NYS Common Core Standards, informed by authentic assessment data, which advance school readiness goals and reflect the objectives contained in IEP; prepare Progress Reports and update IEP as needed; participate in review meetings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Job
Type:
Full-time
Salary: $71,770- $72,841 Annual

Qualifications

Position Requirements: BA or MA and New York State Certification in Special Education (Students with Disabilities Grades B-2 or All Grades) required; experience in autism preferred. Teachers on a plan are available for those in process of their SWD (Students with Disabilities) and MA degree.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Parental Leave
Professional Development
Employer Match
Tuition Assistance
Commuter Benefits
Referral Program
403b Retirement Plan
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Esther Ashkenas ELC Special Education Preschool Teacher