Join our fabulous team of professionals where big hearts help little patients!
We RECOGNIZE ability and REWARD excellence. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits:
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Excellent individual/family benefits
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Generous paid time off
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Tuition reimbursement
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Life insurance
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Flexible spending accounts
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403(b) retirement plan
St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to nurturing a compassionate environment that welcomes all children, young adults, families, and staff; built on the belief that what makes us different makes us stronger, and provides unity throughout our community.
St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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The Special Education Teacher plans and provides developmentally appropriate education programs that support the optimal growth and development of each child. Acts as a liaison between SMH and outside agencies (CPSE) in order to coordinate appropriate educational programs. Supports Hospital's mission to provide the highest quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting agency standards, and obtaining appropriate certification.
JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Develops lesson plan for the class that addresses all areas of development and addresses each child’s IEP.
2. Selects and prepares developmentally appropriate education materials.
3. Ensures that the department goals, procedures and practices foster a learning environment.
4. Organizes and directs the Teacher Assistants and Paraprofessionals to accomplish required activities in an efficient and effective manner.
5. Ensures safe programming and environment.
6. Develops and implements system documentation necessary to maintain accountability and compliance with the CPSE, SED., Bureau of Day Care; and all other relevant regulatory agencies with oversight to the Early Education program.
7. Participates in the planning for community school placement for each child upon
graduation from the preschool.
8 . Complies with Bureau of Day Care and State Education Department regulations in regard to student’s IEP, mandates, documentation of service, session notes, etc.
9. Complies with all infection control, safety and confidentiality guidelines.
10. Works collaboratively with related service providers and all support staff as necessary.
11. Completes Annual Review Reports, Turning 5 reports, Quarterlies, and submits in timely fashion.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES
12. Participates in Quality Improvement Activities.
13. Plans and prepares for celebrations, field trips, and graduation as necessary.
14. Participates in department wide trainings as appropriate.
Formal education required :
Bachelors Degree in Special Education required; Master’s preferred
Initial or Professional Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education (Birth to 2) by the New York State Education Department required,
OR Internship Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education (Birth to 2) with approved study plan through an accredited college.
Previous experience required:
Minimum of two years experience in early childhood special education preferred
Location: 29-01 216th Street, Bayside, NY 11360
Location: 29-01 216th Street, Bayside, NY 11360
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $64,000.00 - $69,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Special education: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- NYS Special Education Certification (Birth to 2) (Required)
Work Location: In person