Job Description

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The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support. For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.

We are searching for a full-time Special Education Teacher - School Age to join our Langan School in Albany, NY!

The Special Education Teacher contributes to the mission of the Center and the Education Division by developing, implementing, and evaluating the individual education and family service plans for all assigned students according to program guidelines. Provides leadership and direction to the interdisciplinary team of professionals and paraprofessionals who provide services to assigned students. Supervises and directs the work of assigned classroom education staff. Works collaboratively with parents, school districts, municipalities, and other agencies to ensure that the student’s needs are met.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing students’ Individualized Education Plans
• Develop and implement lesson plans incorporating goals/objectives from all disciplines of each student's IEP.
• Implements and monitors behavior and classroom management plans/techniques when necessary
• Develops and adheres to an established daily schedule making daily modifications/adjustments as required
• Maintains communication with classroom team, parents and program directors regarding students' performance
• Develops lesson plans incorporating the IEP goals and objectives for each student
• Reinforces appropriate student behavior by utilizing progressive discipline techniques
• Establishes communicates and monitors clear expectations for both students and classroom staff

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Initial NYS Certification in Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6 or Special Education Permanent
• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education required
• Individual without a Master’s degree must demonstrate plans to obtain a Master’s degree within a five-year timeframe.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds independently.

This position requires a Master’s degree; however, candidates with a Bachelor’s degree may be hired initially, as New York State allows individuals with an Initial Certification to teach while completing their Master’s degree within a five-year timeframe.

At The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

Compensation Range:

$54,581.44 - $64,470.45