Overview:
Brookville Center for Children's Services, Inc.
Barbara C. Wilson Preschool (Woodbury, Nassau County, NY)
Full Time / 12 months
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:30pm (35 hours per week)
Target Start Date: 7/01/2026 or 9/02/2026 (subject to change)
Special Education Teacher II
Evaluate and provide appropriate special education services to assigned children. Oversee activities of assigned teacher assistants and aides; communicate appropriately and in a timely manner with families of assigned children. Increase professional knowledge in areas relevant to children enrolled in program. May be required to attend evening meetings.
Responsibilities:
STANDARD 1: Professional Duties
- Implement curriculum based on children’s individualized needs; ensures health and safety of classroom environment.
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Plans daily lessons for large and small group activities based on IEP goals.
- Screen incoming children and prepare educational observation forms.
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Complete annual update of each child including current levels of performance, recommended goals for upcoming school year developmental check lists.
- Attend case conference CPSE/CSE to coordinate therapeutic and educational interventions either by teleconference or on-site at school district.
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Communicate with parents in writing, by phone, and in person regarding child’s progress.
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Establish and implement appropriate education strategies to meet needs of assigned students.
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Perform related duties as required.
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Evaluate assigned children.
- Address significant behavioral situations through the use of positive reinforcement behavioral management plans and/or seek assistance from the school psychologist.
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Maintain data for each goal on the IEP.
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Perform small and large group activities daily as appropriate. Comply with state regulations for students, including daily logs, attendance, progress reports and annual reports.
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Complete plan books a minimum of two weeks in advance.
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Complete substitute kits within two weeks from the start of school. Update as needed.
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Submit progress reports on each child quarterly.
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Impart information regarding child’s function and progress.
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Inform classroom staff and team members of each child’s priority goals to be carried over into the classroom activities.
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Follow-up concerns raised by team members.
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Update IEP goals.
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Outline, (demonstrate when necessary) individualized strategies used to obtain objectives.
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Provide or adapt materials to facilitate language and speech production in the classroom.
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Integrate information and strategies offered by team members and other professionals.
STANDARD 2: Classroom Environment Management
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Oversee and manage assigned teacher assistant/aides in all areas of educational day.
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Responsible for health and safety of classroom environment.
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Establish appropriate and effective communication with parents of assigned children.
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Conduct weekly meetings with classroom staff.
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Comply with daycare license regulations (where applicable), SED regulations and agency policies and procedures.
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Clearly post allergies and medication for each student as per regulations and agency policies and ensure all staff working with students are informed of all allergies and medications.
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Evaluate teacher aides/assistants in classroom.
STANDARD 3: Professional Behavior
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Cooperate and conduct self at all times in a manner appropriate to an education setting.
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Adhere to program specific policies and procedures.
- Participate in program-wide activities and act in an appropriate manner.
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Participate in activities and seek support to enhance knowledge in areas pertinent to children in assigned class and in program.
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Assist student teachers in learning to be effective educators.
STANDARD 4: Professional Development
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Attend and participate in required in-services.
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Attend and participate in supervisory sessions as requested. May need to fulfill hours outside of agency hours.
- Be proficient in administering standardized testing for the purpose of assessing student ability level.
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Lead IDT meetings with student’s parents, therapist to discuss progress, strategies, behaviors, updates, concerns, medical, etc. as well as goals.
STANDARD 5: Adheres to general policies of the organization/regulators including:
- Code of Ethical Conduct.
- Emergency/disaster preparedness protocols.
- Fire/Safety prevention protocols.
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In-service education program requirements.
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Policies and procedures (attendance, punctuality, appearance, professional attitude, etc.)
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Job related self-development education activities.
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Infection control practices and procedures.
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Physical examination and Mantoux regulatory requirements.
STANDARD 6: Performs other related duties as required
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Demonstrate understanding of the needs of children and visitors for each specific age group.
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Address safety and psychological needs of the special age groups, as appropriate, in the performance of work activities.
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Address the needs of special groups, hearing impaired, physically challenged and various issues relating to the program and facility.
- Maintain child and family confidentiality. Refrain from discussing the child in front of him/her.
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Is consistently courteous and considerate, in person and on the telephone, in interactions with children and others such as family, visitors, vendors, and other employees.
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Exhibit the “At Your Service” attitude, i.e., smiles, uses positive eye contact, friendly, open and approachable.
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Respond quickly to children and/or parent/guardian’s request, refers to appropriate member of the care team, if necessary, and informs supervisor of actions taken.
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Promote positive co-worker relationships, teamwork and cooperation.
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Work collaboratively and is respectful of others.
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Take individual responsibility for providing outstanding service quality.
STANDARD 7: Cultural Competencies
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Demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of disability, genders, ethnicity and races.
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Demonstrate the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors to create an inclusive, equitable and welcoming environment.
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Demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services to students and families.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
Master's Degree in Special Education (Birth - Grade 2) is required.
CERTIFICATION:
New York State Certification in Students with Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2) or in Students with Disabilities (All Grades) is required.
EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILLS:
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Knowledge of Early Childhood Education preferred.
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Minimum one (1) year related experience to plan individual education plans to meet the special needs of each child preferred.
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Prior special education teaching experience preferred.
Physical aspects may include but are not limited to lifting and transferring of a student.
