Position Summary:

Easterseals NY, Port Jervis is seeking a Temporary General Education Teacher. Design and implement classroom program under the guidance of the School Administrator and/or designated staff.

Salary Range: $25-$30 /hr.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work cooperatively with the special education teacher to design a classroom environment that is both motivating and stimulating for students.

• Help develop daily, written lesson plan.

• Maintain periodic progress scales for each pupil and attend case conferences on each student at appropriate intervals during the school year.

• Implement behavioral system, as approved by treatment team and TCI protocols.

• Assure that accurate attendance records are maintained and are to be submitted appropriately prior to the completion of the school year.

• Assist in the creation of monthly reports and submission to appropriate parties.

• Attend school-specific and Agency-related staff and/or parent meetings as required.

• Assure that all students are supervised at all times by a responsible Agency-paid employee.

• Attend annual orientation for staff, prior to school opening.

• Develop a working relationship with assigned professionals and individual responsible for therapeutic classroom activities.

• Collaborate with the treatment team regarding treatment of the children and diagnostic information.

• Participate in meetings and workshops that would serve as community orientation regarding the Agency.

• Help organize and supervise extra-curricular activities.

• Supervise aides assigned to classroom.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university.

• Eligible for teacher certification or enrolled in Master’s degree program leading to certification.

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience.

• Meet minimum requirements of the appropriate State Board of Education.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Equal Opportunity Employer