ABOUT NORTHSIDE CENTER

Northside Center for Child Development serves over 4,000 children annually through high-quality, outcomes-driven behavioral health, early childhood, and enrichment services. With over $30 million in annual funding, the organization provides children and their families with the support they need to overcome adversity, thrive, and pursue their dreams.

Northside has been a staple of the Harlem community since its founding in 1946 and a pioneer at the intersection of education and behavioral health for Black and Latino children. Several of its programs were the first in Harlem and established the standard of care for many social service agencies. Northside’s founders, Doctors Kenneth, and Mamie Clark were psychologists whose breakthrough Black/White Doll Study was used as evidence in Brown v. Board of Education, which declared public school segregation unconstitutional. The philosophy behind this landmark decision, now on its 70^th anniversary, continues to inspire Northside to create and drive innovative programs that focus on the strengths of families and the importance of children’s self-esteem.

For more information on Northside Center for Child Development, please visit https://www.northsidecenter.org/about/.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and implementing individualized learning plans for students with special needs, as well as providing support and guidance to parents and other teachers. This position requires excellent communication skills, an understanding of special education laws, and the ability to create a positive learning environment for all students.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with special needs.
• Provide instruction in the classroom, in small groups, and one-on-one.
• Assess student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Communicate with parents and other professionals regarding student progress.
• Develop strategies to motivate students and help them reach their goals.
• Implement behavior management plans.
• Collaborate with other teachers and school staff to ensure the best learning environment for students.
• Ongoing communication with parents and staff re: child’s learning and social/emotional program both at home and in school.
• Supervise and train (through modeling and discussions) assistants and aides who have been assigned to classroom.
• Participate in researching and listing school programs in order to recommend appropriate placement for children leaving program.
• Maintain a classroom environment that is clean, orderly, safe, and appropriate to the needs of the children.
• Participate in intake process when necessary. Participate in classroom composition process when possible.
• Respects family confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• NYS Teacher Certification in Special Education
• Experience with children