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Special Education Teacher - Douglaston Preschool - QSAC Education- Vaccination Required

QSAC Quality Services for the Autism Community
Date Posted: 02/23/2022
Location: Douglaston, New York
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Description:

Are you a dedicated Special Education Preschool Teacher looking to apply the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA to support young children in our Douglaston Preschool; view our rewarding opportunities and apply today!

The salary range for this position is $51k-$68k annually

Responsibilities:

Job Summary

QSAC Special Education Teachers require NY State certification (Students with Disabilities / B-2, 1-6, 7-12).  Teaching responsibilities include implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEP), classroom management, participation in annual meetings, and completion of required reports.  Extensive training and support are provided with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

  • Complete required QSAC orientation.
  • Ensure health, safety & welfare of individuals.
  • Conduct formal and informal assessments of educational programs and behavior interventions.
  • Participate in the training of related service providers.
  • Supervise Teaching Assistants/Aides and participate in the implementation of educational programs and behavior interventions.
  • Monitor Teacher’s Assistants/ Aides to ensure consistency of instruction, and ongoing training needs.
  • Train Teacher’s Assistants/Aides how to use the instructional approach and/or program that they are expected to implement. This may include modeling the specific strategies that will be used and providing feedback on the procedures implemented.
  • Provide specific feedback to Teacher’s Assistants/Aides on the latter’s use of the strategies that have been modeled for him or her.
  • Implement and adhere to IFSP/IEP/Student Program.
  • Prepare for and attend all pertinent pre IEP and IEP conferences.
  • Administer curriculum-based and standardized assessments.
  • Differentiate learning based on the needs of individual students and IEP goals.
  • Apply data collection and behavior management interventions and reinforcement procedures in accordance with each child’s behavior management plan and program policy.
  • Meet with parents to discuss student progress.
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings and staff development/in-services if requested.
  • Maintain participant/family confidentiality.
  • Punctuality and regular attendance is expected.
  • Ensure completion of program/student documentation.
  • Complete and maintain training requirements.
  • Complete required program documentation/certifications (e.g. Employee Medicals, PPD, CPR, etc. as required).
  • Commitment to company values and adherence to policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or senior management.

Qualifications:

Qualifications & Work Experience

  • NYS Certified Special Education Teacher (Internship Certificate a minimum)
  • Experience with ASD and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies preferred

Benefits

QSAC offers some of the best benefits which go beyond health and retirement.  You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture.

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff) 
  • Medical can be as low as $1 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff)
  • Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff) 
  • Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
  • 403(b) Retirement with Employer Match
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

* We adhere to all strict COVID guidelines at all of our programs and sites. 

Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

QSAC is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) 

Mission-Oriented. Results-Driven. Collaborative. Passionate. We Are QSAC.

Application Instructions:

To Apply: Please go to our website at www.qsac.com/careers. Please search for our Special Education Teacher position at our Douglaston Pre-School.

Additional Information:

Once you have filled out the application, you can send a follow up email to recruiter@qsac.com for your status of your application.


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