DDIN0355053-9013
2025-08-18T00:00:00
2025-12-31T00:00:00
Do you want to make a difference in a young child’s life? Join the DDI, Early Childhood Services team where best practices are utilized to provide superior education and therapeutic services for children who present with developmental delays. We are looking to recruit for our Early Childhood Learning Centers. All teachers are offered on-going trainings and support provided by experts in the field of education. Our classroom environments are enriched with “State of the Art" materials to meet the needs of our students and each center has beautiful outdoor learning areas; including outdoor nature classrooms. Our school programs operate on a 12 month calendar with 9 weeks of vacation scheduled throughout the year. Teachers work from 8am - 3:30pm. Qualifications:Bachelors Degree in Special EducationNYSED certification in Special EducationGood interpersonal, communication and organizational skillsResponsibilities:Evaluate, assess and screen students using appropriate standardized testing and clinical observational skillsResponsible for the implementation of a child’s IEP/IFSP and progress towards goalsDemonstrate the knowledge and ability to implement the curriculum as outlinedDemonstrate the knowledge and ability to effectively manage classroom behaviorsProvide required documentation for services that your program and/or supervisor have outlined for you.Maintain documentation in a professional, efficient, accountable and confidential mannerDemonstrate the ability to effectively manage the assigned classroom staffAttend all meetings as scheduled and collaborate with other professional, staff and familiesResponsible for the maintenance of classroom materials and suppliesMaintain and update professional knowledge, skills and abilities through appropriate education, in-service training or higher educationOther duties as assigned Essential Physical Demands:Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of childrenAbility to move/transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place child on changing tableMust be able to move quickly after a child up to 200 feet to prevent elopementMust be able to position self or maneuver classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environmentMust have ability to follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarmsMust be able to ascend and descend stairs with railing
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Developmental Disabilities Institute
Long Island
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