Job Title: Early Childhood Special Education Preschool Teacher ******Multiple Locations Available*****

Job description

Company Description:

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Serving hundreds of individuals daily, DDI is committed to upholding the highest standards of individualized services through a team of expertly trained and caring professionals. For more information, visit www.ddiny.org.

Location: Huntington, Ronkonkoma, Medford, NY

Position Type: Full-Time On-Site

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

· 8am-330pm

· No weekends

Why Join Us:

· Meaningful Work : Make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities.

· Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive and resolute team.

· Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and career development

Benefits:

· Comprehensive Benefits Package

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

· Group Life, Disability, and Long-Term Care Insurance

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Flexible Spending Account option

· 403(b)-retirement plan

· Recruitment Referral Rewards

· PTO

Responsibilities:

· Evaluate, assess and screen students using appropriate standardized testing and clinical observational skills

· Responsible for the implementation of a child’s IEP/IFSP and progress toward goals.

· Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to implement the curriculum as outlined.

· Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to effectively manage classroom behaviors.

· Provide required documentation for services that your program and/or supervisor have outlined for you.

· Maintain documentation in a professional, efficient, accountable and confidential manner.

Qualifications:

· Must possess a Bachelors or Master’s Degree

· Must possess a NYSED certification in Special Education (Permanent Special Ed. or Birth-2nd grade)

· Must possess good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

· Must be able to work in a team and be a team player.

· Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals is preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision-making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued, and respected. We are people inspired by purpose. OPWDD