Job Description

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS:

• NYS INITIAL OR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION-SPECIAL ED, BIRTH-GRADE 2
• MUST BE ENROLLED IN OR HAVE GRADUATED FROM A SPECIAL EDUCATION MASTER'S PROGRAM
• MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO RICHMOND HIL, NY 11419 / HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414
• CANNOT HAVE WORKED FOR THE DOE IN THE LAST YEAR

Responsibilities:

• Design & manage an appropriate learning environment
• Prepare weekly lesson plans with IEP goals
• Communicate with parents on an on-going basis
• Encourage parent involvement in the classroom
• Assess children's progress using an approved assessment tool
• Conduct team meetings
• Write progress reports & IEPs
• Participate in CPSE & CSE meetings
• Work collaboratively as a member of the team

Benefits:

*Professional Development opportunities

*Rewarding work

*Tuition reimbursement

*Health, dental and life insurance

*403(B) Retirement plan with employer contribution

*Flexible spending account (medical, parking, and transit)

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

COVID-19 considerations: PPE's Provided

Company Description

HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, through education, life skills and vocational training, employment, residential, case management, recreational, individual and family supports, and health care services. HeartShare affiliates include The HeartShare School, which offers quality education and therapies to children with autism, HeartShare Wellness, which provides therapies and counseling, as well as case management to those with developmental disabilities and people with chronic conditions, and HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS), which supports children, adults and families living in crisis due to experiences with poverty. Since its founding in 1914, HeartShare has expanded its reach to over 100 program sites in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, as well as to 60 of the 62 New York counties through energy grants to low-income families. HeartShare is proud that 90% of all revenue goes directly to its programs and services. HeartShare is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children and is a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity. Across our agency, staff members serve our clients with compassion, respect and in collaboration with our outside partners. HeartShare understands that to best support our clients, our staff must also be provided with the resources they need to do their jobs, while ensuring self-care. As a result, we prioritize staff well-being, and provide opportunities for reflection, team building, and professional development. While we have a fast-paced work environment, we also strive to approach our staff as whole people to support their long-time commitment to the work. Join our highly-qualified staff and make an impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities. At HeartShare, we provide our staff with a collegial work environment and offer ample opportunities to develop your professional skills. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Our diverse staff works tirelessly to respond to the needs of those seeking our help.