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12 Nov 2016

Teacher UPK/INTEGRATED TEACHER (PRE-K)

United Cerebral Palsy of New York City
 Anywhere

Job Description

 

FULL TIME + INDUSTRY LEADING BENEFITS | 10 MONTHS, NO SUMMER

M-F, 8AM – 3PM, MANHATTAN (UPPER WEST SIDE)

Job description

Under general direction, is responsible for conducting educational classes for special education pre-school and school age students or Early Intervention, Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) or Day Care programs in accordance with the needs of the students and in accordance with the regulations and requirements of the applicable governmental and other regulatory agencies. Is the team leader of each student’s team. The Teacher is a management position and supervisory position. Is responsible for supervising Teacher Assistants assigned to his/her team. Interviews, effectively recommends hire, discipline termination, and suspension; resolving grievances, schedules, orient; responsibly directs; completes probationary and annual evaluations; and commends Teacher Assistants.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plans and conducts classes/activities adapted to needs of students.
  • Assesses and prepares IFSP/IEP’s. Implements and evaluates short and long-term goals and objectives.
  • Participates in activities pertaining to student transitioning.
  • Participates in Initial Evaluations and Intake processes.
  • Provides educational assessment and evaluation on students annually in all educational domains.
  • Prepares and adapts all individual and group lesson plans and materials, equipment and furniture arrangement and necessary modifications of environment.
  • Maintains records of daily attendance and progress. Writes periodic progress reports, annual reports and other data as requested.
  • Ensures that services are rendered to students with utmost regard for their personal dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
  • Participates in activities outside classroom where necessary i.e. trips, pool, gym, libraries, lab, etc.
  • Serves and participates as a member at interdisciplinary team meetings, Annual Reviews, Parent Meetings, Special Review Committee meetings, In-Services, etc. as required.
  • Attends regular staff meetings, student reviews, district meetings and conferences.
  • Orients, trains, evaluates, delegates, supervises work of and effectively recommends hiring, disciplining, suspending and terminating of Teacher Assistants assigned to his/her team.
  • Obtains approval, requisitions and purchases class equipment and materials.
  • Assists with transporting students between buses and building as needed. Implements universal precautions at all times.
  • Assists with toileting, feeding and positioning students as needed.
  • Attends supervisory and management meetings.
  • Assists students on arrival and departure with their outer clothing as needed.
  • Substitutes in another classroom as requested.
  • Participates in in-service training programs as requested.
  • Confers with director or other agency personnel regarding problems, questions and suggestions for programming or handling of students.
  • Initiates precautions within established framework to assure that own work is completed in a manner free from recognized hazards.
  • Attends parent meetings as requested. Confers with individual parents on program content and progress as it relates to their child.
  • Assists with curriculum development.
  • Provides supervision and training to student teachers.
  • Keeps abreast of changes in field.
  • Performs other related duties as requested.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education for Special Education programs. Master’s Degree preferred.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education for Day Care and Universal Pre-K programs. Master’s
  • Degree preferred
  • At least six months of related teaching experience is preferred

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

  • New York State Certification in Special Education for Special Education Teachers
  • New York State Certification in Early Childhood Education or N-6 (for Day Care and UPK Teachers)
  • Meet all additional NY State Certification requirements

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Good organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and appropriate software
  • Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, children and their parents and outside contacts
  • Must maintain confidentiality of student’s records
  • Must maintain confidentiality of staff records
  • Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Ability to lift and position students. Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling of heavy objects such as furniture, equipment and/or wheelchairs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Regular and routine exposure to a variety of unpleasant physical working conditions related to providing personal care assistance to students i.e. toileting, changing diapers, etc.
  • Need to take special precautions in the handling of body fluids.

***SALARY: $40,000 – $50,000 | 10 Month, No Summer

How to apply:

Please send your updated resume copy and cover letter directly to:

Su Cho

Talent Acquisition Recruiter

United Cerebral Palsy of New York City

scho@ucpnyc.org

 

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How to Apply

Please send your updated resume copy and cover letter directly to: Su Cho Talent Acquisition Recruiter United Cerebral Palsy of New York City scho@ucpnyc.org

Job Categories: Full-Time. Job Types: Teacher. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.