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Substitute Special Education Teacher - Preschool - Brookside School

Part-time

The Arc Mid-Hudson

Cottekill, NYPart-time$24.41–36.61/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$24.41–36.61/hr
Location
Cottekill, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NYS Certification In Special Education Pre-K-12

Job overview

The Arc Mid-Hudson is hiring a Substitute Special Education Teacher - Preschool - Brookside School. The Brookside School in Cottekill seeks a Substitute Preschool Special Education Teacher to provide integrated educational services, develop lesson plans, supervise aides, communicate with parents, complete screenings, maintain documentation, and ensure student safety during the school day.

Key focus areas include Provide educational services in an integrated setting for preschool students with disabilities, Develop and implement developmentally-appropriate activities aligned with kindergarten readiness and IEP goals, and Create weekly lesson plans and ensure availability for classroom staff.

Important skills include Lesson Planning, Communication, Supervision, Remind App, IEP Documentation, and Preschool Screening.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Lesson PlanningCommunicationSupervisionRemind AppIEP DocumentationPreschool ScreeningProfessional Development

Qualifications

NYS Certification in Special Education Pre-K-12NYS Certification in Early Childhood Birth-2Experience With Preschool or Primary Grade Students

Full job description

Substitute Special Education Teacher - Preschool - Brookside School

  • 7844

8/10/2026

Brookside

11 Tanhouse Brook Road

Cottekill

Onsite

Education

Description

Our Brookside School, located in Cottekill, is seeking a Substitute Preschool Special Education Teacher.

The Preschool Special Education Teacher’s primary role is to provide educational services in an integrated setting to prepare these students for entry into kindergarten or a school-age special education program. The domains to be addressed include:

  • Social and Emotional Development, Language Development and Communication Skills, Cognitive Development/Intellectual Abilities, Motor Development, Personal Health and Safety Skills, and Approaches to Learning.

  • Develop and carry out goals and objectives, and to be prepared to present progress on these goals at annual reviews for each preschool student with a disability enrolled in their class.

  • Develop and implement developmentally-appropriate activities based on indicators for kindergarten readiness and the goals and objectives of each student’s IEP.

  • Develop weekly lesson plans and assure they are available for all classroom staff to carry out in their absence.

  • Appropriately supervise and evaluate teaching assistants and teacher aides assigned to their classroom.

  • Communicate effectively with parents of all students using techniques such as daily notes, phone contact, parent conferences, the Remind app, and, when possible, inviting parents to participate in classroom activities.

  • Complete all required preschool screenings and testing required for the Universal Pre-K students in the classroom.

  • Work cooperatively and communicate frequently with related service providers who provide services to students to the students in the classroom.

  • Complete all necessary documentation required including IEP updates, Progress Notes and Annual Progress Summaries for all students in a timely manner and in the required format.

  • Complete all mandatory trainings and continue professional growth in all areas necessary to improve quality of services.

  • Ensure the safety of all students by assuring that they are properly supervised at all times.

HOURS: 8:45 am to 2:15 pm/Monday through Friday/School Calendar

STARTING SALARY:

$ 24.41 to $ 26.86 per hour for BA

$ 33.28 to $ 36.61 per hour for MS

Minimum Requirements

  • NYS Certification in Special Education Pre-K-12 or Early Childhood Special Education Birth-2.

  • NYS Certification in Early Childhood Birth-2 preferred.

  • Experience with preschool or primary grade students

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