Job Information
Developmental Disabilities Institute Early Childhood Special Education Teacher II BA in Huntington, New York
Description
Overview
Developmental Disabilities Institute, DDI, is one of the largest providers of care to children and adults with Autism, developmental disabilities and other special needs. DDI has been a part of Long Island for over 50 years serving over 1,500 children and adults with Autism, other developmental disabilities and special needs. DDI provides innovative and expansive services to our population through various educational settings, residential services, day habilitation programs and vocational services.
Working in DDI's Early Childhood Services division the Early Childhood Special Education Teacher II BA works along side the Early Childhood Aide and Assistants as part of the interdisciplinary team. Working in the classroom the Early Childhood Special Education Teacher II BA works with children with developmental disabilities on a variety of age appropriate educational goals.
Responsibilities
Evaluate, assess and screen students using appropriate standardized testing and clinical observational skills
Responsible for the implementation of a child’s IEP/IFSP and progress towards goals
Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to implement the curriculum as outlined
Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to effectively manage classroom behaviors
Provide required documentation for services that your program and/or supervisor have outlined for you.
Maintain documentation in a professional, efficient, accountable and confidential manner
Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage the assigned classroom staff
Attend all meetings as scheduled and collaborate with other professional, staff and families
Responsible for the maintenance of classroom materials and supplies
Maintain and update professional knowledge, skills and abilities through appropriate education, in-service training or higher education
Other duties as assigned
Essential Functions
Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of children
Ability to move/transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place child on changing table
Must be able to move quickly after a child up to 200 feet to prevent elopement
Must be able to position self or maneuver classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environment
Must have ability to follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarms
Must be able to ascend and descend stairs with railing
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Special Education
NYSED certification in Special Education
Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills