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Location

City of Cohoes, New York

Salary

$20 - $30 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Special Education Teacher will provide instruction aligned with IEP goals, focusing on student wellness through both group and individual instruction for the extended school year program. Responsibilities include designing a stimulating classroom environment, maintaining detailed progress records, implementing approved behavioral systems, and ensuring accurate record-keeping and reporting.

Requirements summary

Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years of relevant experience. Required certification is NYS Certification in Special Education K-12 or 7-12, and availability is mandatory from June 29 to August 14.

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Job description

  • We are hiring in Cohoes NY!
  • Join us at Camp Colonie for an exciting summer as a (temporary) Special Education Teacher.
  • Applicants must be available June 29- August 14 What You'll Do As a Special Education Teacher, you will provide instruction aligned with IEP goals, overall wellness of students, and both group and individual instruction for the extended school year program.
  • Applicants must be available June 29- August 14 Your Responsibilities Will Include: Design a classroom environment that is both motivating and stimulating for students.
  • Provide a daily written lesson plan in appropriate book form.
  • Store book accessibly at the school should the teacher be unexpectedly absent.
  • Maintain periodic progress scales for each pupil and attend case conferences on each student at appropriate intervals during the school year.
  • Implement behavioral system, as approved by treatment team and T.C.I. protocols.
  • Assure that accurate attendance records are maintained and are to be submitted appropriately prior to the completion of the school year.
  • Submit monthly reports to appropriate parties.
  • Attend school-specific and Agency-related staff and/or parent meetings as required.
  • Assure that all students are supervised at all times by a responsible individual who is a paid employee of the agency.
  • Attend annual orientation for staff prior to school opening.
  • Develop a working relationship with the assigned professionals as well as the coordinator of therapeutic classroom activities.
  • Collaborate with the Treatment Team regarding treatment of the children and diagnostic information.
  • Participate in meetings and workshops that would serve as community orientation regarding Easter Seals.
  • Help organize and supervise extracurricular activities.
  • Supervise aides assigned to classroom.
  • Transport students to and from group residence, activities, work, etc.
  • Use of own vehicle is frequent, if not daily.
  • Develop IEPs within 30 days of Admission.
  • Act as coordinator for therapist's reports for IEP meetings.
  • Follow program of Certification developed by the state Department of Education and local Master Plan of the Society You're a great fit for this role if you have: Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university.
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
  • NYS Certification in Special Education K-12 or 7-12.
  • Flexibility, desire to work outdoors and experience with children is preferred.

Compensation

  • $20-30/hr.
  • Position
  • Type: Full Time - Temporary

Who We Are

Camp Colonie is a unique, outdoor summer school and recreational program for for children and young adults 5-21 years of age. The camp provides a supportive and supervised program for individuals with physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities as well as typically developing children and young adults.

The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity.