SteppingStone Day School Hiring for Special Education Teacher Job at Bronx, NY Full Time

SteppingStone Day School, Inc., established in1983, is a large, private, not for profit preschool agency serving young children with and without disabilities. Our mission is to provide collaborative evaluation, education, therapy and family support services so that young children can develop to their full potential and with their families and friends as members of the community.

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Full-Time Special Education Teacher. This is a permanent, salaried positions in which the Special Education Teacher is a member of the school wide team and provided with support from therapeutic and administrative professionals. SteppingStone believes that by working together we can apply our individual strengths to meet the needs of our students and families, which guarantees success for all. We welcome staff who come to us with a wide range of experience from new graduates, who may need a more hands on approach, to seasoned teachers who are looking to work collaboratively with fellow educators and experienced therapists. Through hands on supervision and a Peer Coaching Model, SteppingStone assists all our staff to expand their skills, take on challenges and experience success! The salary range for this position is $70,000 – 85,000 – based on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain effective classroom management
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment for all students in the classroom
• Develop and Execute classroom lessons and activities as indicated in compliance with IEP Goals and developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Develop and Implement: Individualized Education Plans, Quarterly Progress Reports and Assessment
• Ensure all classroom materials are intact, safe and presented in a child-friendly and age/developmentally appropriate manner
• Communicate with parents as necessary and involve them in their child’s activities and progress
• Provide general oversight and direction to teacher assistants and 1:1’s in the classroom
• Report any immediate concerns of the parents to the assigned classroom supervisor and social worker

Requirements:

• NYS Certification in Students with Disabilities (Birth-2nd Grade)
• NYS Certification in General Education ( Birth-2nd Grade) a plus
• Experience in working with children 3-5 years of age
• Ability to build a warm and inclusive classroom environment for students with different levels of learning ability, styles and backgrounds
• Excellent in creating and maintaining strong relationships with students and families

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master’s (Required)

Work Location: One location