SPECIAL EDUCATION; TEACHERS 26/27

Greater Southern Tier BOCES; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual holidays

Attendance Incentives

Generous paid personal/sick time

Premium Health plans (GST pays 80%)

Premium Dental and Vision Plans

Job summary

The Greater Southern Tier BOCES in Elmira is seeking skilled professionals for Special Education positions. Candidates will collaborate with diverse students, providing specialized instruction tailored to individual needs.

Applicants must hold valid NYS certifications and have the ability to perform physical interventions as needed. Opportunities follow a school calendar, ensuring summers off with the option to work, and comprehensive benefits, including premium healthcare plans.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Certification required for Special Education.
• Physical ability to perform one and two-person lifts.
• Completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities.
• Create a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet student needs.
• Communicate with parents about student progress.
• Record and report student progress.

Skills

Valid NYS Certification in Special Education

Ability to work with diverse students

Communication skills

Ability to perform physical interventions

Education

Undergraduate and graduate college transcripts

Current NYS certifications

Job description

Exceptional package including but not limited to:

• Paid annual holidays
• Attendance Incentives
• Schedule follows BOCES school calendar or host site school calendar
• Summers off with the option to work summer
• Generous paid personal/sick time
• Premium Health plans (GSTpays 80%)
• Premium Dental and Vision Plans

Positions and Locations

• 8:1:1 IE/ED- Elmira High School
• 6:1:1 ED - Spencer Van Etten Elementary School
• 12:1+3 - Bush Campus
• 6:1:1 ED- Spencer Van Etten Middle School

Hours very depending on position and location (7, 7.25 or 7.5 hours), 10 months school year calendar

Please note that applicants will be reviewed and will be filled on a continuing basis based on program needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Have the ability to work with a diverse population of students
• Provide students with a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning
• Provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities
• Collaborate with colleagues and provide resources to meet student learning needs
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents
• Record and report student progress
• Carries out all other duties as assigned

Application Process

Click on the green Apply Now button at the bottom of the posting to complete the online application and submit required certification credentials.

Required Application Materials

Visit https://gstboces.recruitfront.com/ to apply and submit required certification credentials.

Employment application, letter of Interest, detailed résumé, copies of all undergraduate and graduate college transcripts, copies of all current NYS certifications and all current NYS licenses, and one to three current, dated and signed letters of professional reference (must be less than one year old).

The Greater Southern Tier BOCES does not discriminate in employment or in the education programs and activities which it operates on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religion, race, color, national origin or disability in violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and New York State Human Rights Law.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Certification in the appropriate area of Special Education (positions at all grade levels/certification areas; SWD B-2; SWD 1-6; SWD 7-12)
• Job responsibility may require individual to do one and two-person lifts and/or physical interventions on a daily basis.
• Position requires the successful completion of all elements of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for schools (TCIS) training. Initial and refresher TCIS training is provided by GST BOCES.