We 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.  

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions 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.