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Job Title: Early Childhood Special Education Preschool Teacher ******Multiple Locations Available*****

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Company Description:

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Serving hundreds of individuals daily, DDI is committed to upholding the highest standards of individualized services through a team of expertly trained and caring professionals.  For more information, visit

Location:   Huntington, Ronkonkoma, Medford, NY

Position Type: Full-Time On-Site

Work Schedule:   Monday-Friday

· 8am-330pm

· No weekends

Why Join Us:

· Meaningful Work : Make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities.

· Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive and resolute team.

· Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and career development

Benefits:

· Comprehensive Benefits Package

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

· Group Life, Disability, and Long-Term Care Insurance

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Flexible Spending Account option

· 403(b)-retirement plan

· Recruitment Referral Rewards

· PTO

Responsibilities:

· 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 toward 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.

Qualifications:

· Must possess a Bachelors or Master’s Degree

· Must possess a NYSED certification in Special Education (Permanent Special Ed. or Birth-2nd grade)

· Must possess good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

· Must be able to work in a team and be a team player.

· Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals is preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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. OPWDD

For more than 60 years, Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) has provided compassionate personal care to meet the emotional, educational, therapeutic, and vocational needs of children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Founded by parents of children with developmental disabilities, DDI has grown into a dynamic, nonprofit, multi-site agency serving more than 1600 children and adults in our care each day. The parental influence continues with several of our board members being mothers and fathers of the people we serve. DDI recognizes that each person in our care has unique needs and deserves every opportunity to live a rich and meaningful life. Over six decades, we have built a strong reputation for providing exceptional services for all people in our programs, and in particular those who present with the most significant challenges. With a workforce made up of people inspired by purpose®, DDI provides the highest standards of individualized services from expertly trained, caring, and competent staff. For more information, visit

Company Description

For more than 60 years, Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) has provided compassionate personal care to meet the emotional, educational, therapeutic, and vocational needs of children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Founded by parents of children with developmental disabilities, DDI has grown into a dynamic, nonprofit, multi-site agency serving more than 1600 children and adults in our care each day. The parental influence continues with several of our board members being mothers and fathers of the people we serve. DDI recognizes that each person in our care has unique needs and deserves every opportunity to live a rich and meaningful life. Over six decades, we have built a strong reputation for providing exceptional services for all people in our programs, and in particular those who present with the most significant challenges. With a workforce made up of people inspired by purpose®, DDI provides the highest standards of individualized services from expertly trained, caring, and competent staff. For more information, visit

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