Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (BA) Substitute

About DDI

With nearly 65 years of service, DDI provides a full continuum of care -- from early intervention to residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs for over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. DDI is driven by a dedicated staff and a belief in every individual's potential.

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 Purpose

We help children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities experience personal growth and fulfillment.

Our Core Values

Integrity: We adhere to moral and ethical principles

Dignity: We treat each other as being worthy of honor and respect

Compassion: We act with caring and kindness

Teamwork: We work together to achieve common goals

Salary Range: $26.50-$31.80

What you'll do at DDI:

•  Evaluate, assess and screen students using appropriate standardized testing and clinical observational skills
•  Responsible for the implementation of a child’s IEP/IFSP and progress towards goals
•  Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to implement the curriculum as outlined
•  Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to effectively manage classroom behaviors
•  Provide required documentation for services that your program and/or supervisor have outlined for you.
•  Maintain documentation in a professional, efficient, accountable and confidential manner
•  Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage the assigned classroom staff
•  Attend all meetings as scheduled and collaborate with other professional, staff and families
•  Responsible for the maintenance of classroom materials and supplies
•  Maintain and update professional knowledge, skills and abilities through appropriate education, inservice training or higher education
•  Other duties as assigned

What you bring to DDI:

• Bachelors Degree in Special Education
• NYSED certification in Special Education
• Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

What you must be able to do:

• Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of children
• Ability to move/transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place child on changing table
• Must be able to move quickly after a child up to 200 feet to prevent elopement
• Must be able to position self or maneuver classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environment
• Must have ability to follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarms
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs with railing

What DDI can offer you:

• The ability to make a difference in the lives of the individuals we support
• Generous paid time off
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement and more! 

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.