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Fedcap Special Education Teacher in Bronx, New York

We are hiring in Bronx, NY! Join us at TOTS for an exciting career as a Special Education Teacher.

TOTS- These Our Treasures, Inc. (TOTS) provides comprehensive early educational and habilitation services for children, using a transdisciplinary approach, which looks at the whole child and works in partnership with families and caregivers. Our highly trained staff provides more than professional care, bringing a high level of dedication to the children, compassion for families, and motivation toward continued growth and excellence. TOTS was established in 1973. Tots joined The Fedcap Group in 2019.

Mission: TOTS mission is to educate young children with disabilities in an atmosphere that embraces and accommodated individual differences, whil helping children achieve. http://theseourtreasures.com/index.html.

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Location: Bronx, NY

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Type: Full time

Salary Range: $51,750- $86,250 (depending on credentials and experience)

Position Summary:

These Our Treasures, Inc. Is seeking a Special Education Teacher for their preschool program for children with special needs. Design and implement a classroom program under guidance of the School Administrator and/or designated staff.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Design a classroom environment that is both motivating and stimulating for students.

  • Provide a daily, written lesson plan in appropriate book form. Store book accessibly at the school should the teacher be unexpectedly absent.

  • Maintain periodic progress scales for each pupil and attend case conferences on each student at appropriate intervals during the school year.

  • Implement behavioral system, as approved by the treatment team and T.C.I. protocols.

  • Assure that accurate attendance records are maintained and are to be submitted appropriately prior to the completion of the school year.

  • Attend annual orientation for staff, prior to school opening.

  • Develop a working relationship with the assigned professionals, as well as the coordinator of therapeutic classroom activities.

  • Collaborate with the Treatment Team regarding the treatment of the children and diagnostic information.

  • Participate in meetings and workshops that would serve as community orientation regarding TOTS.

  • Help organize and supervise extra-circular activities.

  • Supervise aides assigned to the classroom.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university.

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

  • Meet the minimum requirements of the appropriate State Board of Education.

  • Birth-2nd certification/Students with Disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: 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.

WORK ENVIROMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

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