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Developmental Disabilities Institute Substitute Special Education Teacher - Early Childhood (Masters Level) in Ronkonkoma, New York
Description
Do you want to make a difference in a young child’s life? Join the DDI, Early Childhood Services team where best practices are utilized to provide superior education and therapeutic services for children who present with developmental delays.
We are looking to recruit for our Early Childhood Learning Centers. All teachers are offered on-going trainings and support provided by experts in the field of education. Our classroom environments are enriched with “State of the Art" materials to meet the needs of our students and each center has beautiful outdoor learning areas; including outdoor nature classrooms.
Pay Range: $29.66 - $35.59 / hour
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 towards 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
Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage the assigned classroom staff
Attend all meetings as scheduled and collaborate with other professional, staff and families
Responsible for the maintenance of classroom materials and supplies
Maintain and update professional knowledge, skills and abilities through appropriate education, inservice training or higher education
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Special Education
Eligible for NYSED certification in Special Education
Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Essential Physical Demands:
Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of children
Ability to move/transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place child on changing table
Must be able to move quickly after a child up to 200 feet to prevent elopement
Must be able to position self or maneuver classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environment
Must have ability to follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarms
Must be able to ascend and descend stairs with railing
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.