Early Childhood Classroom Teacher

Liberty POST is currently seeking an Early Childhood Classroom Teacher for our center-based preschool program, ages 3-5, in Syracuse, NY.

Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994.

Backed by Liberty Resources Inc.

and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY and has grown to provide a range of services throughout all of New York State and New Jersey.

We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play.

We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.

Position Summary:

The Classroom Teacher is responsible for providing quality services to diverse clients and their families, through appropriate clinical competencies and practices, effective communication and transdisciplinary teaming.

Job Responsibilities:


* Plans, implements special education strategies/instruction and maintains daily lesson plans and activities which reflect the goals of the common core, student IEPs and NYS learning standards.


* Reviews and signs attestation of each child’s IEP; ensures implementation of services regarding location, duration and frequency as listed on IEP.


* Develops and implements designated curriculum that fosters both special needs and typical children’s acquisition mastery of age-appropriate level skills as per NYS and UPK regulations, by using children’s strengths, preferences and interests.


* Assesses children, both formally and informally, leading up to Quarterly and Annual Review Reports for each child in the classroom.


* Provides a developmentally appropriate, child focused, and safe active learning environment.

Imbeds instruction across routines and activities.

Position Requirements:

Education:


* Bachelor’s Degree or Master's Degree in Special Education.

Experience:


* Prior teaching experience is preferred.


* Experience in preschool, childcare, early childhood education elementary school and special education.

Qualifications:


* Communicates via phone, email, in public, and in large groups in an effective manner.


* Works independently.


* Manages time and prioritizes tasks appropriately.


* Takes pride in quality of own work and is receptive to feedback.


* Displays evidence of independence and forward thinking related to clinical expertise.


* Demonstrates initiative and voices ideas and suggestions.


* Shows commitment to quality-of-service provision.


* Presents as accountable, dependable and organized.

License/Certification:


* Early Childhood Education (Birth – Grade 2) and Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) or the equivalent.

 

Pay Rate: $50,000-$55,000 per year

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