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EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE PERREQUISITE: Masters degree in Special Education and related experience. NYS certification in Special Education.
Summer Position July 7 to August 15th 2025: Whispering Pines Preschool is accepting applications for the position of Special Education Teacher on our Amsterdam NY sites. Reporting to the Program Site Supervisor this person will supervise the classroom team provide ongoing assessment of each child in the areas of cognition/early learning/selfhelp and social/emotional development making appropriate modifications to individual programs as needed and establishing and carrying out specific goals as specified on IEPs.
The ability to work with a team is essential as is an understanding of the need for confidentiality and attention to detail. Qualified candidates must have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely demonstrating tact patience and courtesy. Job requirements include:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Special Education/ Students with Disabilities
New York State certification in Special Education or Students with Disabilities Birth to Grade 2
Related early childhood experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide evaluation of the educational development of each child.
2. Develop on Individual Education Plan for each child and discuss with parents results of evaluations goals objectives recommendations and progress of each child.
3. Assess the accomplishments of children on an ongoing basis and make appropriate modifications to individual programs as needed.
4. Communicate the needs and objectives for each child to appropriate staff both classroom and consultants involved in interaction situations with the child.
5. Create a learning and emotional environment that is conducive to the growth maturity and interests of the child.
6. Prepare and implement daily group and individual plans based on projected outcomes and goals of each child.
7. Confer with team other center based staff and consultants to incorporate information and recommendations in classroom activities.
8. Establish and maintain open levels of communication with parents keeping them informed of classroom activities goals and objectives via notebooks phone calls and direct contact.
9. Organize duties and responsibilities of classroom Teacher Assistants.
Full-Time