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