League School is seeking NYS certified Special Education teachers for Elementary, Middle School and High School level classes to work in school age program (ages 5 -21). High School students are working to complete course and Regents exam requirements to earn diploma and/or Career Development Center. The Joan Fenichel Therapeutic Nursery is also seeking teachers to work in pre-school program.
Responsibilities for certified Special Ed teacher include but are not limited to:
- Prepare and implement weekly lesson plans according to NYS curriculum with adaptation and modifications based on IEP goals
- Collaborate, share plans, and give direction to teaching assistants on how to support and assist students
- Evaluate student progress on an on-going basis, modify lessons as needed.
- Write reports and share progress with guardians/parents
- Participate in developing IEPs along with multidisciplinary team and attend review meetings
- Participates in program planning and interdisciplinary team meetings
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Master's degree preferred
- NYS Student with Disabilities teaching certification (Birth - Grades 2) for JFTN nursery program
- NYS Student with Disabilities teaching certification (Grades 1-6) or
- NYS Student with Disabilities teaching certification (Grades 7-12) and/or NYS Teaching Certificate in HS Content Area
Skills and/or Experience Required:
Prior experience working with nursery or school age children, preferably special needs population or a similar combination of work and experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong attention to detail and highly organized.
EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
The League Education and Treatment Center is a 501c3 non-profit agency dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with psychiatric and developmental disabilities. Each day, we serve over 500 at-risk and underserved children and adults from all parts of the greater New York City area. We offer generous benefits including: health insurance, life insurance, 403 (b), and sick time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Are you fully vaccinated against Covid-19?
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
- Special Education Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person