Teacher (Associate) - Special Education

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Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Collaborates with classroom teacher in performance of teaching functions providing support to students and coteaching.

• Provides instructional and behavioral management support to students.

• Works with children in small and large group settings, as well as individually, under the supervision of the Director of Education.

• Participates in lesson planning process, preparing and/or delivering lessons to students both individually and in small groups.

• Provides classroom coverage as a substitute teacher as needed, overseeing and leading lessons for various classrooms of 6 to 8 school-aged children with brain injuries or brain-based disabilities in absence of classroom teacher.

• Communicates with parents, staff and administration, as appropriate.

• Provides direction, support and supervision to the paraprofessionals in the classroom.

• Collaborates in the planning and implementation of a supportive and challenging developmentally appropriate program.

• Collaborates with each student's iHOPE therapy team as necessary and appropriate, implementing therapy recommendations in the classroom accordingly to support optimal treatment of the student.

• Participates in setting up, cleaning and maintaining classroom equipment and supplies.

• May participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, when necessary and appropriate and/or provide information to classroom teacher and/or director regarding students as needed.

• Performs all other duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

• Associate's degree preferably in education-related field; or

• Current certificate and registration as a Level III Teaching Assistant; and

• Exhibits exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills

• Exhibits the ability to take initiative

• A highly flexible personality type

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field

• Two years of experience in an educational setting

• Current enrollment in a New York State registered Master's Program for Special Education Teacher's Certificate (or equivalent)

Compensation Range:

• $49,000 to $53,000 per year

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.