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Special Education Teacher (Master's Level)
New York, NY • Children's Day Treatment Program
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Job Type
Full-time
Description

 

EMMA L. BOWEN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER

Also known as

UPPER MANHATTAN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC.


The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Master's Level) to join our team. This position is a terrific opportunity for someone to gain additional experience and make a difference in the lives of our clients.

For over 45 forty-five years, our organization has provided mental health and holistic services in northern Manhattan for families, children, adolescents, and other adults including the elderly in a supportive and caring environment. We also have an out-patient and residential substance abuse program as well as a Therapeutic Preschool for 3-5 year olds. 

Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center is a Certified National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site.

For additional information about our organization and programs, please visit us on our website at www.bowencsc.org.


JOB DESCRIPTION


Job Title: Special Education Teacher (Master's Level)

Location: Children Day Treatment Program

Hours: 35 hrs./week, Monday - Friday

Union: Union position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide for the educational and cognitive needs of children, through curriculum planning, direct instruction, classroom management, etc.
  • Supervise assistant teachers in their work with program clients in the classroom.
  • Participate in case conferences and in-service staff training sessions.
  • Meet with parents to discuss their child’s cognitive growth and development within the classroom.
  • Maintain record of child’s educational progress.
  • Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
  • Perform annual assessments and write IEP goals and objectives
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Children’s Services and /or designee.


Reports to:  Program Director/

Requirements

 Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

  • Has passed the following Teacher Certification Exams: LAST, ATS and Students with Disabilities Master Degree.
  • Have familiarity with IEP’s in order to ensure that the goals are met through daily instruction.
  • Have knowledge and understanding of behavioral interventions in the classroom for children with behavioral problems.
  • Have knowledge of the various disabilities that will be encountered in the classroom.
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