• Special Education Teacher(pre-school)

    Center for Disability Services (Albany, NY)


    Where people get better at life!

     

    Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.

     

    We are searching for full time Special Education Teacher to join our agency!

    Responsibilities

    + Responsible for developing students’ Individualized Education Plans

    + Develop and i mplements 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 a dheres to an established daily schedule making daily modifications/adjustments as required

    + Maintains communication with classroom team, parents and program directors regarding students' performance

    + D evelops lesson plans incorporating the IEP goals and objectives for eac h 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 Special Education

    + Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and currently pursuing Masters Degree in Special Education

    + Must be at least 18 years old.

    + Must be able to lift 50 pounds independently.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + New York State permanent certification in Special Education

    + Masters Degree in Special Education

    + Minimum of two years of experience with students with multiple disabilities.

    + Creative and energetic

     

    We are currently offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus* for Preschool Special Education Teachers joining our team!

     

    *Terms and conditions apply

     

    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:

    $47,170.50 - $62,653.50

     

    For over 80 years, the Center for Disability Services has served as a trusted community leader, providing innovative programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities here in the Capital Region and North Country. We are committed to empowering individuals to lead full, independent lives, and have served over 12,000 people to date.At the Center, we firmly believe that no job is too small when it comes to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. As a team, every employee plays an integral part in our mission to empower individuals and promote independence. Whether you're directly involved in patient care, coordinating programs, managing operations, or providing essential support, your contribution is vital to creating a brighter and more accessible world for those we serve.Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.