Description

Field of Dream’s provides center-based childcare services children ages 2.9 to 5 years with and without special needs in an integrated preschool setting. To ensure that young children learn social and pre-academic skills necessary for success in school, Field of Dreams hires credentialed educators that develop and utilize programs and curriculums for children ages 2.9 to kindergarten. Our play-based philosophy and sensory experiences provide students with exceptional classroom instruction.

Employment opportunities may include Teacher, TA, 1:1 Aide for preschool child with special needs, Pre School 3-Year-old Teacher, Pre-K 4-Year-old Teacher, and paraprofessionals. In addition, Field of Dreams employs a team of special education teachers, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, physical therapists, and counselors to provide specialized preschool programs for children with special needs.

Field of Dreams, Inc is seeking a Full-Time Special Education Teachers for children ages 2.9 – 4yo in an integrated classroom. Our Special Education Teacher develops an educational program in conjunction with an interdisciplinary team which addresses and supports each child’s current Individualized Educational Plan (I.E.P). A Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education with a New York State Teaching Certification is required. Experience with preschool children with special needs is preferred.

Applicants should possess a positive and reliable work ethic.

The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary classroom team.

We offer a supportive team environment and excellent benefit package for full time positions.

This is a great opportunity for who want to be part of a professional team educating children!

Positions are 48 weeks per year, School Calendar which includes a 6 week summer program, Monday-Friday 32.5 -37.5 hours per week.

• Paid Time Off
• All Inclusive Health Plan options (Vision, Dental, Medical Reimbursement)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account with 50% employer match.
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Employer Contribution towards Supplemental Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Increased earning potential with online and remote training relevant to the needs of the Agency
• Employee Discount for Preschool aged care for employee’s dependent

Job Summary:

A NYS Certified teacher who provides specialized instruction to students with disabilities. Responsible for working with children who have disabilities, including cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities, at the preschool level. Teaches disabled preschool children self-care skills and basic literacy and modifies general education curriculum to meet the child's needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
• Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement.
• Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, or social skills.
• Design and teach appropriate curricula.
• Prepare instructional materials for students.
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to ensure individual education plans (IEPs) and goals are met.
• Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy.
• Modify traditional education curriculum to meet child's needs.
• Assist children with specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairments, emotional disturbance, multiple disabilities, hearing impairments, orthopedic impairments, visual impairments and autism.
• Use various teaching methods to promote learning, including intensive individualized instruction, problem-solving assignments, and small-group work.
• Ensure appropriate accommodations are available in class and when a student needs to complete a task or assignment.
• Provide input and attend CPSE and Annual Review meetings.
• Provide quarterly progress reports for Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student.
• Develop transition plan outlining specific steps to prepare students for Kindergarten.
• Where appropriate, assist general educators adapt curriculum materials and teaching techniques to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Maintains an orderly physical environment conducive to optimal growth and development with special regard to health and safety.
• Reports any medical problems and accidents to other staff and to the parents.
• Knows and follows Universal Precautions. Knows and follows proper handwashing procedures.
• Knows procedures for reporting suspected incidents of child abuse and/or neglect.
• Participates in monthly fire drills and knows the primary and secondary evacuation routes.
• Observes the classroom, classroom supply areas, playground area and equipment for hazards and keeps the areas neat and sanitary.

Reports to: Program Director

$53,280 - $60,000

*Commensurate upon experience, certifications/ and/or program type

Opportunities for professional development and mentoring

Requirements

• NYS Special Education Teacher Certification; Initial, Professional and/or Permanent
• B-2 Certification preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Special Education required; active plan leading to master’s degree (Birth-Grade 2) in Early Childhood also required
• Experience with preschool age children a plus
• Physical examination as required.
• Must participate in 30 clock hours (over two years) of training through courses or workshops relating to early childhood education.
• Submit to criminal history and sex registry background checks.