Why Join ADAPT?

It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

SUMMARY

Under general direction, is responsible for conducting educational classes for special education pre-school and school age students or Early Intervention, Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) or Day Care programs in accordance with the needs of the students and in accordance with the regulations and requirements of the applicable governmental and other regulatory agencies. Acts as team leader of each student’s team. The Teacher is a management position and supervisory position. Is responsible for supervising Teacher Assistants assigned to his/her team. Interviews, effectively recommends hire, discipline termination, and suspension; resolving grievances, schedules, orient; responsibly directs; completes probationary and annual evaluations; and commends Teacher Assistants.
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 needs of students.

• Assesses and prepares IFSP/IEP’s. Implements and evaluates short and long-term goals and objectives.

• Participates in activities pertaining to student transitioning.

• Participates in Initial Evaluations and Intake processes.

• Provides educational assessment and evaluation on students annually in all educational domains.

• Prepares and adapts all individual and group lesson plans and materials, equipment and furniture arrangement and necessary modifications of environment.

• Maintains records of daily attendance and progress. Writes periodic progress reports, annual reports and other data as requested.

• Ensures that services are rendered to students with utmost regard for their personal dignity, privacy and confidentiality.

• Participates in activities outside classroom where necessary i.e. trips, pool, gym, libraries, lab, etc.

• Serves and participates as a member at interdisciplinary team meetings, Annual Reviews, Parent Meetings, Special Review Committee meetings, In-Services, etc. as required.

• Attends regular staff meetings, student reviews, district meetings and conferences.

• Orients, trains, evaluates, delegates, supervises work of and effectively recommends hiring, disciplining, suspending and terminating of Teacher Assistants assigned to his/her team.

• Obtains approval, requisitions and purchases class equipment and materials.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree required

• New York State Certification in Special Education for Special Education Teachers

• New York State Certification in Early Childhood Education or N-6 (for Day Care and UPK Teachers)

• Meet all additional NY State Certification requirements

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.