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EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER MA

Full-Time, Salary $55,000 – $88,000/year

Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose?

Shifts Available:

Monday- Friday 8:00am- 3:30pm

About Brightway Living & Learning: Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

The Role: As a Special Education Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities in their daily lives. You will work closely with them, by implementing their IEP/IFSP, promoting their well-being, and helping them progress toward their goals. You will work closely with and manage assigned classroom staff. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a tangible difference.

What You Bring To Brightway: 

• Masters Degree in Special Education 
• NYSED certification in Special Education in one of the following areas: 
  • NYSED Students with Disabilities Birth – 2nd Grade
  • NYSED Permanent Special Education
  • NYSED Special Education certification and also holds Severe or Multiple Disabilities Annotation
• Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

What You'll Do:

• 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 professionals, 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 Must Be Able to Do: 

• Modify the area to secure the safety of children 
• Move or transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place a child on a changing table. 
• Move quickly after a child up to 200 feet to prevent elopement
• Position self or maneuver classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environment
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarms
• Ascend and descend stairs with a railing.

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.
• Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.
• Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.

Here’s How We Support You:

• Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.
• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.
• And More: Paid time off for school breaks!

If You Are:

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
• A good communicator and team player
• Passionate about making a difference

Then, we encourage you to apply and join the Brightway Living & Learning team!

When you join our team, you become part of the Brightway Living & Learning Family! Click here to watch our video to find out more about the Brightway Living & Learning Family. 

Brightway Living & Learning 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. At Brightway, we believe that with the right support, progress is always possible.