ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Teacher will include but are not limited to the following:
- Plans and conducts classes/activities adapted to the needs of students in collaboration with other teachers and TAs.
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Assesses and prepares IEPs. Implements and evaluates short and long-term goals and objectives.
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Participates in activities pertaining to a student transitioning to kindergarten, and attends turning five meetings.
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Participates in Annual review meetings with Committee on Preschool Special Education administrators (CPSE).
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Provides educational assessment and evaluation of students annually in all educational domains using DAYC-2 (Developmental Assessment of Young Children), HELP(Hawaii Early Learning Profile), and informal teacher observations.
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Prepares and adapts all individual and group lesson plans and materials, equipment and furniture arrangement, and necessary modifications of environment utilizing Creative Curriculum and Al's Pals social-emotional learning curriculum
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Maintains records of daily attendance and progress. Write quarterly reports, annual reports, and other data as requested.
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Ensures that services are rendered to students with the utmost regard for their personal dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
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Participates in activities outside the classroom where necessary, i.e., trips, pool (only BK SITE), gym, and community walks.
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Serves and participates as a member at interdisciplinary team meetings, Annual Reviews, parent meetings, Special Review Committee meetings, In-Services, etc. as required.
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Orients, trains, delegates, and supervises work of TAs
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Obtains approval of class equipment and materials when necessary
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree in Special Education
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NYS Certification in Special Education Early Childhood (Birth-2nd grade)
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NYS Certification in Early Childhood Education or N-6 (for Day Care and UPK Teachers)
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Meet all additional NY State Certification requirements
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Availability Monday-Friday 8am-3pm, year-round
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Fully vaccinated against Covid-19
Location: Brooklyn, NY (Greenpoint PreK)