Special Education Teacher Educational Learning Experience, New Windsor

Who We Are

For over 60 years Abilities First Inc. has been empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to live their most vibrant independent lives. From early education to adulthood our wide range of servicesincluding preschool and school programs day and residential habilitation community connections and employment servicesare designed to uplift every individuals unique strengths and dreams.

We believe in the power of peopleof every background identity and abilityto create change and build a more inclusive world. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is welcoming and supportive of people of varying abilities races ethnicities religions socio-economic status gender and gender identities. At Abilities First youll join a mission-driven team that values collaboration celebrates individuality and is dedicated to meaningful work. If youre ready to turn your passion into purpose wed love to welcome you aboard.

Who We Need

Abilities First is seeking preschool and school age Classroom Teachers for our Educational Learning Experience program located in New Windsor NY. This position is responsible through the use of the integrated services model for the assessment of each students individual needs curriculum planning and development carryover of therapy goals into the classroom setting and coordination of the classroom support staff.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30am-4:00pm 35 hours per week 48 weeks per year (includes a 6-week summer program)

Pay Range:

$52000-$53000 with a Bachelors Degree

$57000-$58000 with a Masters Degree

Responsibilities:

• The classroom teacher uses standardized and non-standardized assessment tools to determine the current level of performance of each student.
• The classroom teacher coordinates the planning and implementation of an instructional program that needs the individual age-appropriate educational needs of each student in the classroom.
• The classroom teacher writes IEPs monthly progress notes and weekly lesson plans.
• The classroom teacher organizes and maintains a neat and structured environment which assists the facilitation of each students learning which includes the use of space selection of materials scheduling and behavior management.
• Then classroom teacher coordinates classroom support staff the assessment planning and implementation of each students IEP.
• The classroom teacher assists in the classroom according to staffing patterns and students needs (changing diapers assistance with toileting assistance with feeding) leading by example.
• The classroom teacher escorts and assists students to and from the bus providing opportunities for students increased independence in orientation and mobility.
• The classroom teacher observes and arranges for staff to observe related services such as occupational therapy physical therapy speech therapy and vision services to ensure the execution of those goals in the classroom. The classroom teacher should also encourage the push-in model of therapy within the classroom environment when appropriate.
• The classroom teacher develops and maintains positive interpersonal communications with staff and other professionals maintains a good social-emotional climate which serves to enhance the overall performance of the classroom staff as well as creating the positive self-esteem of each student.
• The classroom teacher attends professional/general staff meetings and in service training within the agency and throughout the community and shares that knowledge with other members of the staff.
• The classroom teacher shares knowledge of the student with other professionals in order to appropriately meet each students educational needs at classroom Team Meetings Doctors Conferences and School. District Committee on Special Education Annual Meetings.
• The classroom teacher provides and maintains a sufficient and safe level of supervision of each student for the amount of time that is spent in school.
• The classroom teacher follows all agency policies and procedures and demonstrates a continuous regard to personal safety and the safety of others.
• The classroom teacher performs other appropriate job-related activities as required by immediate supervisor or as circumstances warrant.
• Ensures that employees follow the Code of Ethical and Legal Behavior and conform to the strictest standards of Corporate Compliance and HIPAA as well as all federal state local and municipal laws and regulations.
• Adhere to agency Code of Legal and Ethical Behavior which require all employees consultants board members volunteers and affiliates to perform their responsibilities according to ethical and legal standards with honesty integrity fairness good faith and respect for others and the law.

Perks & Benefits:

• Time to Recharge Personal sick and holidays built around the school calendar
• Health & Wellness Medical dental and vision plans to keep you covered
• Plan for The Future 401(k) with employer match and employer-paid life insurance
• Level Up Your Skills Tuition reimbursement and online training through the College of Direct Support (and to boost your earning potential)
• Get Paid When You Need It On Demand Pay gives you access to earnings as early as the next day
• Exclusive Extras Employee discounts with Verizon AT&T Royal Carting and more

• Masters Degree in Special Education with appropriate NYS Teaching Certification or Bachelors Degree in Special Education or a related field with graduate level coursework in Special Education with NYS Provisional Certification or Certificate of Qualification.
• Have the ability to push and pull students in wheelchairs lift bend squat turn in the knees pivot and grasp with both hands (in order to properly and safely perform the techniques taught in CPR/First Aid behavior intervention techniques and lifting and carrying techniques) with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Valid NYS drivers license deemed acceptable by our insurance carrier.