Overview 

Developmental Disabilities Institute, DDI, is one of the largest providers of care to children and adults with Autism, developmental disabilities and other special needs. DDI has been a part of Long Island for over 50 years serving over 1,500 children and adults with Autism, other developmental disabilities and special needs. DDI provides innovative and expansive services to our population through various residential services, day habilitation programs and vocational services.

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 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 professional, 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

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Special Education
• Eligible for NYSED certification in Special Education
• Knowledge of preschool curriculum, preferred
• Experience working with young children with disabilities, preferred
• Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills