Job Summary: The Special Education Teacher is a qualified professional who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides instruction to students as approved by New York State Regulations.
Qualifications:
New York State Teaching Certificate- ECE and SWD Birth-2
Master’s Degree
Job Responsibilities:
Evaluate student’s strengths and weaknesses to inform instruction
Schedule, provide and plan classroom special education services for children with special needs through administration of a variety of educational techniques and materials
Record and report on the student’s progress, and update goals quarterly
Collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members in the case of students regarding strategies to improve, correct and facilitate special education goals as mandated by the IEP
Communicate and explain educational lesson plans to teacher assistants and team members so that all members of the educational team are aware of the special education goals being addressed at any time
Supervise Teaching Assistants
Have copies of weekly lesson plans available for Curriculum Coordinator and Principal
Provide resources and strategies to parents
Attend teacher meetings, team meetings and staff developments as scheduled
Be aware of current behavior management techniques as mandated by a behavior intervention plan on the child’s IEP or team recommendations
Fulfill Professional Development Requirements
Maintain accurate attendance records
Participate in school wide projects/committees
Keep inventory of classroom supplies and materials
Request new materials as appropriate
Be aware of school wide Health and Safety Policies and implement as necessary
Prepare progress reports and IEP’s in a timely fashion
Maintain on going communication with parents
Maintain ongoing updated documentation of Medicals, and Mandated Reporter certificates
Participate in CPSE/Turning 5 meetings
Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines
Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by their supervisor and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation
Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attitude and grooming and effective worth ethic
Notify school of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods or professional meetings that will affect agreed upon services in the school
Treat all children and staff with dignity and respect
Attend 3-5 orientation/conference events with parents
Must be able to lift 40 pounds
Will ensure that every therapist will sanitize materials/equipment/toys in his/her office periodically and between students
Will ensure that they will follow all the policies and procedures of Positive Beginnings, including the current Reopening Plan as well as the Federal, NYSED, NYC DOHMH guidelines/rules and regulations.
Company Description
Positive Beginnings, Inc. is a 4410 Special Education Preschool & UPK 3K for All in the Queens area servicing children ages 3 to 5 years.
Located in both the Flushing and Middle Village areas, we are centrally located and easily accessible by major highways and public transportation systems.
Our nurturing environment caters to children with special needs, and their families to provide quality educational programs tailored to enhance the child's development.
Positive Beginnings, Inc. is a 4410 Special Education Preschool & UPK 3K for All in the Queens area servicing children ages 3 to 5 years. Located in both the Flushing and Middle Village areas, we are centrally located and easily accessible by major highways and public transportation systems. Our nurturing environment caters to children with special needs, and their families to provide quality educational programs tailored to enhance the child's development.\n This offer from \"Beginnings Preschool\" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 7% flex score.","identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"Beginnings Preschool","value":"6836e71a3560adcc6f8ba771"},"hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Beginnings Preschool","sameAs":"http://beginningspreschool.org/","logo":"https://cdn-s3.jobgether.com/enterprise_unknow.png"},"datePosted":"2025-05-28T14:37:39.481Z","employmentType":["PART_TIME"],"applicantLocationRequirements":[{"@type":"Country","name":"US"}],"jobLocation":[{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressCountry":"US","addressRegion":"NY"}}],"validThrough":"2026-05-23T14:47:38.507Z"}
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Job Summary: The Special Education Teacher is a qualified professional who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides instruction to students as approved by New York State Regulations.
Qualifications:
New York State Teaching Certificate- ECE and SWD Birth-2
Master’s Degree
Job Responsibilities:
Evaluate student’s strengths and weaknesses to inform instruction
Schedule, provide and plan classroom special education services for children with special needs through administration of a variety of educational techniques and materials
Record and report on the student’s progress, and update goals quarterly
Collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members in the case of students regarding strategies to improve, correct and facilitate special education goals as mandated by the IEP
Communicate and explain educational lesson plans to teacher assistants and team members so that all members of the educational team are aware of the special education goals being addressed at any time
Supervise Teaching Assistants
Have copies of weekly lesson plans available for Curriculum Coordinator and Principal
Provide resources and strategies to parents
Attend teacher meetings, team meetings and staff developments as scheduled
Be aware of current behavior management techniques as mandated by a behavior intervention plan on the child’s IEP or team recommendations
Fulfill Professional Development Requirements
Maintain accurate attendance records
Participate in school wide projects/committees
Keep inventory of classroom supplies and materials
Request new materials as appropriate
Be aware of school wide Health and Safety Policies and implement as necessary
Prepare progress reports and IEP’s in a timely fashion
Maintain on going communication with parents
Maintain ongoing updated documentation of Medicals, and Mandated Reporter certificates
Participate in CPSE/Turning 5 meetings
Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines
Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by their supervisor and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation
Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attitude and grooming and effective worth ethic
Notify school of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods or professional meetings that will affect agreed upon services in the school
Treat all children and staff with dignity and respect
Attend 3-5 orientation/conference events with parents
Must be able to lift 40 pounds
Will ensure that every therapist will sanitize materials/equipment/toys in his/her office periodically and between students
Will ensure that they will follow all the policies and procedures of Positive Beginnings, including the current Reopening Plan as well as the Federal, NYSED, NYC DOHMH guidelines/rules and regulations.
Company Description
Positive Beginnings, Inc. is a 4410 Special Education Preschool & UPK 3K for All in the Queens area servicing children ages 3 to 5 years.
Located in both the Flushing and Middle Village areas, we are centrally located and easily accessible by major highways and public transportation systems.
Our nurturing environment caters to children with special needs, and their families to provide quality educational programs tailored to enhance the child's development.
Positive Beginnings, Inc. is a 4410 Special Education Preschool & UPK 3K for All in the Queens area servicing children ages 3 to 5 years. Located in both the Flushing and Middle Village areas, we are centrally located and easily accessible by major highways and public transportation systems. Our nurturing environment caters to children with special needs, and their families to provide quality educational programs tailored to enhance the child's development.