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Summer Special Ed Teacher- Preschool
Springbrook
oneonta, ny, usa
USD 40-40 / hour
Posted on Feb 25, 2026
Pay is $40.00/hour
Position Summary:
Teach children with developmental disabilities in a 6:1:3 or 8:1:3 classroom ratio for six week summer session (30 days). Implement IEPS, structured learning activities, and recreation opportunities. Supervise non-exempt personnel and work collaboratively with Early Childhood Education Teachers, support staff and related service providers for students ages 3-5.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create and implement lesson plans that are fun, engaging, and meet IEP objectives.,
- Demonstrate and support staff in data collection and monitoring techniques to exemplify empirical documentation of progress.
- Meet regularly with colleagues and staff regarding new learning targets/goals for each student and input related to behavior management plans.
- Ensure the completion of all program documentation for program review and assessment, and reports and plans to meet state requirements.
- Manage classroom environment and daily schedule.
- Supervise, classroom staff including a teaching assistant, classroom aide and shared staff.
- Provide direct support to students
- Implement Behavior Intervention and other student specific service plans
- Attend agency, faculty and student meetings.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and compliance with applicable regulatory procedures.
- Communicate in an ongoing, positive, and productive fashion with all members of students’ team, including program managers and parents to facilitate child learning across environments.
Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements:
Preferred:
- MA in Special Education or Education and NYS teaching certification.
- NYS Students with Disabilities credential.
- Applicant should have a strong behavioral background with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Required:
- BA in Special Education or Education
- NYS Initial Teaching Certification
- Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; have the aptitude to learn other computer software as necessary.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 lbs.
- Be able to perform all physical interventions.