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Teacher

Job Details

Job Location

Champlin Ave - Utica, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$56000.00 - $63538.46 Salary/year

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

Day

Description

$2,000 Sign on Bonus!

Basic Function/Overall Responsibilities:

The Teacher will implement a well-planned instructional program designed to meet the educational and behavioral needs of the students and meet NYSED guidelines for curriculum and instruction.

1. Implement a specialized curriculum of academic instruction for educationally handicapped and non-handicapped students based on individual needs.2. Provide and maintain an environment conducive to learning.3. Assist in writing and follow Individualized Education Plans as appropriate for each student.4. Attend CSE meetings, Treatment meetings, Educational Planning meetings, medical reviews for students in their homeroom with appropriate reports and documentation completed.5. Formulate and follow treatment goals as part of the Treatment Team for each student.6. Provide direct supervision of the Teacher Assistant and train this person to meet the needs of a Special Education classroom. 7. Participate in all required training and in-services within or outside of HGS and the Tilton School to meet HGS and NYSED guidelines for training and certification.8. Attend all staff meetings9. Assess students behavioral and academic progress through progress monitoring with the IEP, Progress reports, BIPs and report cards.10. Evaluate the Teacher Assistant annually on their anniversary date.11. Implement an effective behavior management program consistent with the school program based that demonstrates positive reinforcement.12. Complete all assessments, reports, IEP’s, report cards, etc.in a professional and timely manner.13. Take part in QI training and demonstrate commitment and active participation in the agency’s ongoing quality Improvement Program.14. Maintain all appropriate records and documentation to obtain and sustain appropriate NYSED Teacher Certification.15. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements:

1. Minimum bachelor's degree and provisionally certified in teaching OR the equivalent teaching certificate obtained through a NYS approved pathway that will lead to a master's degree in education and permanent certification is required. Certification in Special Education preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The House of the Good Shepherd is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.