Special Education Teacher (25542)

Northern Rivers Family of Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

401 (K) plan

Life Insurance

Loan repayment assistance

Free training/CEU opportunities

SATRI CEU program

Job summary

Northern Rivers Family of Services in Albany, NY is seeking a Full-Time Special Education Teacher to support students ages 6-21. This role involves developing and implementing IEPs, differentiating instruction, and collaborating with content area teachers to meet diverse needs.

You will monitor student progress, prepare progress reports, and participate in CSE meetings while aligning with district and state requirements. The position includes a retention bonus and a structured workday.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Special Education (Master's Degree preferred) and ability to work with students who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Requires NYS certification in Special Education or enrollment in a program that leads to NYS teacher certification within one year of hire.
• Experience designing and implementing IEPs and related accommodations.
• Ability to collaborate with content area teachers to differentiate instruction.

Responsibilities

• Follow agency policies and procedures, and comply with state and federal regulations for our school and students.
• Develop and implement a classroom instructional plan based on a student IEP and curricula; differentiate lessons with content area teachers.
• Create and implement IEPs for all students on caseload; provide accommodations, monitor progress, complete progress reports, and participate in CSE meetings.
• Develop strategies to reinforce material based on individual student needs; modify materials to match abilities.
• Develop and coordinate behavior plans; manage data collection, crisis prevention, de-escalation, and teach appropriate behavior strategies.

Skills

IEP development

Behavior management

Student assessment

Collaboration with teachers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Albany-Academy Main-PCFC - Albany, NY 12208Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: MastersSalary Range: $58,500.00 - $68,250.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DaySpecial Education Teacher

Retention bonus $5,000 (paid in 2 parts 1/2 at 90 days and 1/2 at a year)

Available shifts - Monday - Friday between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm - no weekends

Responsibilities:

• Follow all Agency policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations about our school and students.
• Develop and implement a classroom instructional plan based on a students IEP and grade and subject area curricula; work with content area teachers to ensure that their lessons are differentiated as to meet the needs of all students.
• Develop and implement Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) for all students on your caseload. Ensure that accommodations and modifications are provided. Provide specially designed instruction and monitor student progress toward academic and behavioral goals. Complete progress reports and IEP updates, and participate in CSE meetings as scheduled.
• Coordinate the creation of special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities; create and modify materials to match student abilities.
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of single and classroom behavior plans for managing student behavior to maintain discipline in the classroom; oversee the collecting of behavior data; assist classroom staff with crisis prevention and intervention techniques; assist classroom staff with de-escalation techniques; teach students appropriate behavior strategies.

Requirements and Education:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Special Education (Master's Degree preferred) or subject area, and ability to work with students who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges, ages 6-21. General education certification with enrollment in a program that leads to special education certification may be considered.
• Requires that you acquire a NYS certification in Special Education or appropriate subject area, or enrollment in a program that leads to NYS teacher certification within one year of hire

Benefits:

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

Free continuing education through our Sidney Albert Training Institute (SATRI) program, a CTLE provider

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

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