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