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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 Long-Term Full-Time Substitute Teacher to join our agency.

The Substitute Teacher contributes to the mission of the Center and the Education Division by providing teacher coverage in the absence of the Special Education Teacher as assigned by the principal or designate.

Responsibilities:

+ Develops, implements, and evaluates the individual education and individualized education programs (IEP’s) 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.

Requirements:

+ Bachelors Degree in the field of Education or a related field is required

+ At least 1 year of job related experience, specifically in an educational setting working with children with disabilities is required

+ Must be enrolled or pursue enrollment upon hire in a higher education Special Education program for a minimum of six credits per year to ultimately pursue a Special Education Bachelors degree and Special Education New York State certifications.

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:

$50,739.00 - $59,650.50

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.