Teacher

Job DetailsJob Location: The HeartShare School, 1825 Bath Ave, BKLYN, NY, 11214 - Brooklyn, NY 11214Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Masters Degree or EquivalentSalary Range: $70,000.00 - $78,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayWe are thrilled to invite a compassionate and dedicated Teacher to join our Team! We are seeking an educator who will create a warm, supportive, and inclusive environment that empowers young leaders with special needs to thrive. In this role, you’ll work closely with children, particularly in preschool settings, providing individualized support and engaging, adaptive activities tailored to each child’s unique strengths. As a teacher, you’ll guide students in our specialized program, developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) to promote their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.   Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities of Position: Provide individual and/or small group academic and behavior support interventions for students   Prepare for and participate in IEP meetings of students    Prepare IEP mandated instruction to students with disabilities    Participate in meetings that focus on reviewing data to identify or adjust interventions for students who are not meeting grade level benchmarks    Collaborate closely with Education Coordinator, behavior support staff, and other RS Providers    Collect pre/post assessment data and ongoing progress monitoring data    Communicate regularly with caregivers and provide progress updates    Collaborating in an interdisciplinary planning and teaching team that meets the needs of all students    Implementing curriculum and assessments that are aligned to Common Core Learning/NYS Standards   Using data gathered through formative and summative assessments to guide instructional planning    Practicing an open-door policy that encourages collaboration and development of best practice pedagogy    Serving as an advisor to a small group of students, including maintaining ongoing communication with parents/guardians    Initiating partnerships and mentoring relations with HeartShare personnel and faculty to enhance school experiences and develop external learning experiences Maintaining regular and open communication with families by providing regular written updates on student progress and creating opportunities for family participation, inclusion, and collaboration   Communicating student achievement data with parents and families through TEAMS    Taking on duties that support classroom teaching (meeting in departments, implementing school policy, being an active part of school decision-making, communicating with parents throughout the school year to support student achievement, etc.)    Participate in emergency interventions, PBIS, and team meetings.  Uphold and demonstrate PBIS values in the classroom and school wide.  Participate in staff development and school-wide meetings leading up to annual CSE reviews.  Performs other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope, responsibilities, and level of the position, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies. Qualifications N.Y.S. Approved Certification - Students with Disabilities: Internship, Initial or Professional   Master's degree in special education  Behavior Experience - Preferred   Sub- Teacher- has to be currently in their Master's  Must not have been previously employed by the D.O.E. in the past year  Benefits  At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:  Rewarding Work in a team environment. Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays. 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution. Health, dental, vision and life insurance. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit). Employee Appreciation Programs and Events. Tuition Assistance Program. Professional Development opportunities. Wellhub Discount Verizon Wireless Discount. BJs Membership discount. Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.   About Heartshare Who WE ARE: For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated. To learn more about HeartShare, please visit our website at www.heartshare.org or Follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook HeartShare Human Services of New York | Homepage . HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. #INDHP