Job Information
Racker Owego Special Education Teacher, Integrated Classroom in Owego, New York
Overview
Racker is excited to welcome applicants for a full-time Preschool Special Education Teacher to lead a classroom in our Owego location. Join our dynamic and innovative team.in a strength-based integrated preschool program. Our Special Education Teachers work in partnership with clinicians, daycare and educational staff to provide a cohesive environment where children learn through the most current best practices.
Racker offers a competitive rate and benefits include tuition assistance, health insurance, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of full-time staff.
Starting salary range: $45,000-$50,000.
Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion -
"A world where all people know they belong."
Responsibilities
Essential Duties:
Support The Centers’ operations and personnel in a manner that reflects its values as defined in the Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles and Code of Conduct
Plan and organize individualized program for each child
Provide individual and group instruction; provide leadership and assign tasks to paraprofessionals in classroom, as applicable
Assist in interpreting the child’s Individual’s Education Plan (IEP) to treatment team and provide direction for carryover skills
Share the educational perspective on how to address children’s needs; facilitate weekly team meetings
Understand and utilize techniques of other team members in program design and daily activities
Utilize problem-solving techniques to resolve problems and come to conclusion with team
Accord respect and support to each team member
Keep families fully informed of issues affecting their children and the program by promoting open communication and mutual understanding
Provide support and information that families need either directly or by using team members, other resources from The Centers or community resources
Participate on multidisciplinary treatment team
Attend meetings as requested by supervisor and site director
Attend trainings required by program regulations, including OCFS regulation, and as directed by supervisor/site director
Prepare required reports, including quarterly progress reports/report cards for each child, and keep daily attendance records for each child
Prepare all required reports in a complete, timely and professionally written manner
Provide other reports as required
Travel to various locations within multiple counties, using own valid working vehicle. Must have a valid driver’s New York State driver’s license
Uphold standards of professionalism with regard to behavior and dress
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree in Special Education or equivalency preferred.
Graduates professionally certified after February 2004, must be New York State certified for students with disabilities birth to second grade.
Experience with using behavior analysis in a classroom setting is beneficial, but no required.
Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion -
"A world where all people know they belong."
Job LocationsUS-NY-Owego
Category Early Childhood
Total Hours 37.5