Esther Ashkenas ELC Special Education Preschool Teacher

Currently seeking a Special Education Preschool Teacher at Esther Ashkenas ELC on our Upper West Side location.

Address: 450 W 56th St. New York, NY 10019

Teachers on a plan are available for those in process of their SWD (Students with Disabilities B-Grade 2 or All Grades) and MA degree. 

Benefits of working for AHRC NYC:

• Paid time off
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Referral Program
• Professional Development
• & more

Role Description:

• Full Time | Monday-Friday
• Hours: 8:30 A.M-3:00 P.M
• 10 month calendar with 30 day summer session
• Responsibilities include: Assessing student's needs and abilities, and prepare lesson plans for a self-contained classroom.
• Assess students’ developmental levels and design individualized plans utilizing behavioral approach based on theories of applied behavioral analysis and/or TEACCH principles.
• Create developmentally sound and appropriate IEP goals and objectives focusing on areas of strengths, areas for improvement, and preferences for re-enforcers and motivational strategies.
• Prepare daily schedule/lesson plan for each student with activities aligned to NYS Prekindergarten Foundation for the Common Core Standards or NYS Common Core Standards, informed by authentic assessment data, which advance school readiness goals and reflect the objectives contained in IEP; prepare Progress Reports and update IEP as needed; participate in review meetings.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $74,282- $75,391 Annual

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• MA and New York State Certification in Special Education (Students with Disabilities Grades B-2 or All Grades) required; experience in autism preferred.
• Teachers on a plan are available for those in process of their SWD (Students with Disabilities) and MA degree. 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.