What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Special Education Teacher position at The Groden Center?
Sign-on Bonus Offered!Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children with special needs? Are you looking for a unique opportunity to lead a specialized classroom designed for success?We are excited to announce the opening of our preschool and kindergarten classroom in Providence, where we provide a nurturing and innovative environment for young children with disabilities. This RIDE-approved classroom, already established and welcoming students, is designed with a maximum capacity of six children to ensure focused, personalized, and individualized learning experiences.As the teacher, you will lead a team supported by an exceptional 2:3 staff-to-student ratio. Our staff members hold Bachelor’s-level training in behavior management and the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). You will also benefit from onsite collaboration with a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Occupational Therapist (OT), and Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to student success.Join our dedicated and supportive team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners. Together, we are fostering growth, independence, and lifelong learning for every child in our care.Compensation rate is based on experience and education.We look forward to welcoming you to our classroom and seeing the difference you can make!Position Description: Coordinate student programs including planning goals, designing instructional programs, scheduling and monitoring programs; complete/monitor completion of documents for staff and students; effectively arrange physical environment to foster maximum learning.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in special education or a related field (master's degree preferred).RI Department of Education certification in Severe/Profound Special Education. One -year experience as a special education teacher preferred.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Passion for special education and a commitment to improving the lives of children with special needs.Must have a valid driver's license and insured auto. Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Package!!!Company paid 80% of health care 100% of dental (Individual) company paidVision insurance401K partial match / ROTH Contribution PlanFree Long term disability insuranceAflacFree Life insurance Pet insuranceTuition reimbursementOpportunities for paid CEUs Cell phone stipendGenerous time offAdvancement Opportunities:Tuition reimbursementExtensive new employee orientationBehavior management TrainingFirst Aid/CPR Training*Pay varies based on experience.
Salary : $52,000 - $69,690