Centra Healthcare Solutions is seeking an experienced Special Education Teacher (SPED) that is certified in the state of practice to work in a school setting. This is a contract, full time position.
Centra Healthcare's mission is to provide unparalleled service enabling healthcare professionals to concentrate on caring for America.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates and provides instruction for small groups and individuals.
- Collaborates with necessary personnel to identify and support students who are considered “at‑risk.”
- Collaborates with classroom teachers to design and execute individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Utilizes developmentally appropriate and rigorous curricula and instructional materials that are tightly aligned to benchmarks and the Common Core State standards.
- Presents students with new ideas and concepts through a variety of strategies, and inspires and guides them to explore, express, and uncover new ideas of their own.
- Modifies existing instructional plans as necessary to accommodate individual student’s special needs.
- Administers, collects and analyzes both qualitative and quantitative data gathered from a variety of assessments.
- Builds relationships with his or her students’ families through regular communication about at‑risk/ IEP students’ progress and provides ways in which families can support their children’s learning.
- Participates in school-wide student assessments in order to diagnose students’ needs.
- Provides resources and supports for classroom teachers to implement intervention strategies.
- Refers students when necessary for special services.
- Participates in meetings to develop and review Individual Education Plans and suggest appropriate supports.
- Keeps organized records of student progress and provides up-to-date reports.
- Knowledgeable about Special Education law and advocates for students.
Requirements
- New York State Special Education Teacher Certification required.
- At least 2 years of teaching experience required.
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Master's Degree preferred.
- Candidates who do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement to assignment (if applicable)
- Highly competitive pay package
- 401(k) plan with matching
- Direct deposit and weekly pay
- CEU reimbursement
- Medical credentials reimbursement
- A chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United States
- The opportunity to make sure that the career you choose is a good fit before committing to a permanent scenario
- High coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance plan
- Licensure reimbursement
- Housing accommodations or Lodging per diems (if you qualify for reimbursements)
- Flexibility of work schedule, including guaranteed hours (if applicable)
- Assignment completion bonuses (if applicable)
Please apply online for this fantastic opportunity. We look forward to assisting you in finding an optimal position.