Overview Racker is excited to welcome applicants for a full-time Preschool Special Education Teacher to lead a classroom in our Owego location. Join our dynamic and innovative team in a strength-based integrated preschool program. Our Special Education Teachers work in partnership with clinicians, daycare and educational staff to provide a cohesive environment where children learn through the most current best practices. Racker offers a competitive rate and benefits include tuition assistance, health insurance, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of full-time staff. Non certified staff: $45,000 and certified staff: $50,000plus an additional; $500 / year with experience. Salary range: $45,000-$60,000, depending on certification and experience. Responsibilities + Plan and organize individualized program for each child + Provide individual and group instruction; provide leadership and assign tasks to paraprofessionals in classroom, as applicable + Assist in interpreting the child’s Individual’s Education Plan (IEP) to treatment team and provide direction for carryover skills + Share the educational perspective on how to address children’s needs; facilitate weekly team meetings + Understand and utilize techniques of other team members in program design and daily activities + Utilize problem-solving techniques to resolve problems and come to conclusion with team + Accord respect and support to each team member + Keep families fully informed of issues affecting their children and the program by promoting open communication and mutual understanding + Provide support and information that families need either directly or by using team members, other resources from The Centers or community resources + Participate on multidisciplinary treatment team + Attend meetings as requested by supervisor and site director + Attend trainings required by program regulations, including OCFS regulation, and as directed by supervisor/site director + Prepare required reports, including quarterly progress reports/report cards for each child, and keep daily attendance records for each child + Prepare all required reports in a complete, timely and professionally written manner + Provide other reports as required + Uphold standards of professionalism with regard to behavior and dress + Other duties as assigned Qualifications + Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree in Special Education or equivalency preferred. + Graduates professionally certified after February 2004, must be New York State certified for students with disabilities birth to second grade. + Experience with using behavior analysis in a classroom setting is beneficial, but no required. Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion - "A world where all people know they belong." Job LocationsUS-NY-Owego Category Early Childhood Total Hours 37.5