Esther Ashkenas ELC Special Education Preschool Teacher

As a Special Education Preschool Teacher at AHRC New York City, your primary responsibilities include assessing students' needs, preparing individualized lesson plans, and creating developmentally appropriate IEP goals. You'll also monitor each student's progress, design tailored strategies based on applied behavioral analysis or TEACCH principles, and attend review meetings to discuss student outcomes and adjustments to IEPs.

To qualify for the Special Education Preschool Teacher position at Esther Ashkenas ELC, you must possess a BA or MA degree in Special Education, along with New York State Certification for Students with Disabilities (Grades B-2 or All Grades). Experience working with students with autism is preferred, and there are pathways available for those currently pursuing their SWD certification.

AHRC New York City offers a comprehensive benefits package for Special Education Preschool Teachers, which includes paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, a 403b retirement plan with employer match, life insurance, parental leave, commuter benefits, and various professional development opportunities. Additionally, employees may qualify for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Special Education Preschool Teachers at AHRC New York City work full-time with a schedule from Monday to Friday, between 8:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. This consistent schedule allows teachers to engage deeply with their students while also having time for lesson planning and collaboration with fellow educators.

AHRC New York City is committed to fostering professional growth among its staff. They offer various professional development opportunities, including workshops, training sessions, and tuition assistance for further education, ensuring that Special Education Preschool Teachers have the resources they need to continually enhance their skills and make a meaningful impact in their classrooms.

When answering this question, focus on specific examples that highlight your experience, techniques used, and the outcomes achieved. Discuss your understanding of various developmental disabilities and how you've tailored your teaching approaches to meet individual needs.

In your response, emphasize your collaborative approach with other educators, families, and therapists. Highlight the importance of setting measurable goals, using assessment data, and regularly reviewing IEP progress to ensure alignment with student needs.

Discuss specific strategies such as visual supports, structured routines, and incorporating sensory activities. Provide examples of successful engagement techniques you've used and how they have positively affected student participation and learning.

Highlight your methods of assessing student understanding and development, including informal assessments, observational data, and assessments tracking IEP goals. Illustrate how you use this data to modify lesson plans to better meet student needs.

State the importance of working with colleagues and families to develop comprehensive support strategies. Share examples of successful collaborations that have led to improved student outcomes.

Discuss your approach to creating a positive classroom environment through clear expectations, routines, and reinforcement strategies. Mention any behavioral management techniques you favor, such as positive behavior support or sensory breaks.

Be sincere about challenges while demonstrating your problem-solving skills. Discuss how you address these challenges with innovative solutions, support systems, and a strong emphasis on personal growth for your students.

Mention resources such as professional journals, conferences, webinars, and networking with peers in the field. Share how you continuously seek out new strategies and incorporate them into your teaching.

Provide a detailed example of a lesson plan that targets specific developmental goals, the innovative materials or methods used, and how you evaluated its success through student engagement and assessment of outcomes.

Articulate your beliefs about the importance of inclusivity, the benefits it brings to students with and without disabilities, and how you create an inclusive environment that values diversity and promotes peer interactions among all students.