We are hiring in Port Jervis, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY for an exciting career as a Special Education Teacher at $48,000- $50,000 (depending on credentials and experience)

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

Essential Job Functions:

• Design a classroom environment that is both motivating and stimulating for students.

• Provide a daily written lesson plan in appropriate book form. Store book accessibly at the school should the teacher be unexpectedly absent.

• 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 T.C.I. protocols.

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

• Submit monthly reports 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 individual who is a paid employee of the agency.

• Attend annual orientation for staff prior to school opening.

• Develop a working relationship with the assigned professionals as well as the coordinator of 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 Easter Seals.

• Help organize and supervise extracurricular activities.

• Supervise aides assigned to classroom.

• Transport students to and from group residence, activities, work, etc. Use of own vehicle is frequent, if not daily.

• Perform other duties as assigned. This job description is not deigned to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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