What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Milestones Children's Center?
Special Education Teacher – Watertown, NY
Milestones Children’s Center in collaboration with Little Lukes Preschool & Childcare Center is on a mission to build a bright future for every child by bringing extraordinary special education to children in need.
When you join Milestones Children’s Center , you're joining a team that has an unstoppable drive to change the lives of families across Central New York. We're a team of thoughtful Special Education Teachers, expert Speech Language Pathologists, and experienced Physical and Occupational Therapists. Above all, we are committed to helping each other succeed, learn, and grow—all while bringing care to families of children with special needs.
No matter what you are looking for in your next role, we're confident that you will find it at Milestones Children’s Center !
Setting and Location for Special Education Teacher Jobs
Choose from school-based preschool and childcare centers across Central, New York, including in East Syracuse, Baldwinsville, Fulton, Oswego, Camillus, Pulaski, and Watertown. Traveling itinerant home positions are also available in full time or part time.
About the Special Education Teacher Role
We are on the lookout for a Special Education Teacher to join our preschool team. In this role, you will work with our phenomenal team of certified Lead Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, School Psychologist, and Certified Teacher Assistants and to support the children in our care.
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Provide exceptional care and instruction (80% time)
- Support the development and education of preschool children with special needs, ages 3 to 5 years, inside the classroom and alongside the Lead Teacher. We are an Inclusion Preschool and Childcare Center. Children with special needs are taught in the same classroom as typically developing children.
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Teaches basic academic, behavior, social interaction and living skills using behavior modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
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Support the child’s understanding of the curriculum and behavior needs through strong, language-based, on-on-one interaction.
- Support the development and education of preschool children with special needs, ages 3 to 5 years, inside the classroom and alongside the Lead Teacher. We are an Inclusion Preschool and Childcare Center. Children with special needs are taught in the same classroom as typically developing children.
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Classroom Culture (10% time)
- Implement effective classroom management, when needed. As an Inclusion Preschool and Childcare Center you will be working in the classroom, alongside the Lead Teacher.
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Help to create a positive, engaging, and structured learning environment where children are encouraged to be curious and excited to learn.
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Help to set and reinforce classroom expectations and routines.
- Implement effective classroom management, when needed. As an Inclusion Preschool and Childcare Center you will be working in the classroom, alongside the Lead Teacher.
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Planning and Data Analysis (10%)
- Observe, evaluate, and prepare reports on progress for IEPs of the children.
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Document your work including notes, care plans and ongoing progress in our paperless electronic record system.
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Prepares goals and instructional materials according to the goals established by the Individual Education Plan. Coordinate curriculum implementation with preschool team
- Discuss the development of the IEP with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and others.
- Observe, evaluate, and prepare reports on progress for IEPs of the children.
About You
You will thrive in the role of Special Education Teacher at Milestones Children’s Center if you have:
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A passion for our mission to redefine special needs preschool for children and their families.
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Expertise in delivering care for educational, developmental, and social emotional delays and a drive to learn and expand your skills
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A warm, engaging approach with a family-centered focus.
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The drive to work hard, to be your best self and to adapt to the constant change and evolution of care for children with special needs.
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Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to share feedback across teams in a collaborative and solution-oriented way.
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A degree in Special Education with course work in early childhood.
Licensed or eligibility for a NYS Special Education Certification -
Special Education Teacher Job Compensation and Benefits
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Industry-leading salaries
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Company Paid
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Free Life Insurance
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Generous reimbursement program for CEUs
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Student Loan forgiveness participation
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Paperless technology (everyone gets an iPad!)
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Paid relocation stipend
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Paid training
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Paid time off, holidays, and break weeks
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Free Life Insurance
- Company-sponsored
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Medical Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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401K retirement plan
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Employee childcare discount
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Medical Insurance
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Access to
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Amazing team-oriented environment
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Professional mentoring program
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Amazing team-oriented environment
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Work/Life Balance
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Monday-Friday (weekends off!)
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Day shifts only (no evenings!)
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Paid time off
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Paid holidays
- Paid summer break weeks
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Monday-Friday (weekends off!)
Next Steps for Special Education Teacher Job Application
Please reach out to Darci at apply@ littlelukes.com or call 315-591-4622 for a personal interview and to learn more about the location, team and atmosphere with Milestones Children’s Center . We can’t wait to meet you!