TEACHER ON SPEC ASSIGN - Preschool

12 Month Position 

Salary Range: $53,500-$75,700 per year

Pay within this range is based on experience and education

DEI Values Statement:

Mary Cariola Center recognized that a high performing organization is one that cultivates a culture where everyone feels like they belong. Through continued dialogue, education, a policy development, we are committed to integrating Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion into all aspects of our work. As an agency found on principles of inclusion, Mary Cariola Center fosters an environment where all are welcome, and our differences are respected and valued.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 General Professionalism:

• Displays the highest regard for Agency values by demonstrating ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, Agency personnel, parents, and members of the community
• Aligns all actions and behaviors with the Agency’s DEI values statement and beliefs
• Fully engages in essential responsibilities of the position, necessary trainings, and agency meetings
• Implements school policies, procedures and/or processes for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements
• Uses effective presentation skills when addressing students, staff, parents, and the community including appropriate vocabulary and clear use of visuals
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the cultural diversity of others
• Maintains confidentiality of student and staff information
• Follows Agency policies, procedures and/or processes
• Adheres to professional, ethical and legal standards of Special Education practice including maintaining appropriate State Licensure and other credentials
• Other duties may be assigned

Program Supervisor

• Manages staff coverage plan and directs assignments of substitute Teacher Aides
• Assists with timecard management, schedule requests and approvals
• Schedules and conducts parent and district tours as assigned
• Conducts announced and unannounced program safety checks as assigned
• Coordinates repairs and inventory of shared student equipment with the appropriate staff
• Works collaboratively with others to ensure all student equipment is safe and in good repair
• Ensures significant program information or personnel problems are communicated to the Director
• Completes all records and reports in a timely fashion as requested by the Preschool Director
• Serves as part of the emergency management team

 Instructional Coach; Curriculum Coordinator

• Supports and works in collaboration with the preschool teachers and teaching assistants to create supplemental instructional materials that are aligned with the curriculum and the CCLS.
• Models effective differentiated instruction, classroom management, environment set-up and classroom motivational strategies when requested.
• Collaborates with the Preschool Director to support the needs of teachers and classrooms with the regard to formal and informal student assessments and quality best practice instructional strategies and approaches which ensure data driven decision making and alignment to the CCLS.
• Monitors student instructional and behavioral progress through the use of intermittent fidelity checks.
• Maintains confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Works collaboratively with evaluators to generate necessary reports and attend meetings associated with the evaluation.
• Works with preschool teachers to provide quality supervision, coaching and performance feedback for paraprofessional staff.
• Establishes professional rapport with preschool teachers and teacher aides to increase staff engagement and commitment.

 IEP Coordinator

• Works directly with the Director of Preschool Services to ensure quality instruction is delivered in alignment with each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Reviews Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to ensure they reflect each student’s ability and projected growth towards meeting the NYS learning standards
• Collects, reviews, and draws meaningful conclusions from student data to ensure instruction meets defined benchmarks and/or goals
• Presents the special educational needs and performance levels for assigned students to the Preschool Committee on Special Education as assigned.
• Ensures that assigned classrooms have appropriate instructional materials and equipment and that these are maintained and utilized properly.
• Provides direct in-classroom consultation and demonstration of educational programs.

Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully an individual must have knowledge of principles, theories, methods, techniques and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of students with significant disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree required.  Three years teaching experience with students with significant disabilities required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be currently certified by the New York State Education Department to teach children with special needs.

Salary : $53,500 - $75,700