Master Special Education Teacher

Center for Disability Services

Glenville, New York

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Disability Accommodations, Lesson Plans, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Schedule Development, Special Education, Student Conduct, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Glenville, New York
POSTED
30+ days ago

Where people get better at life!

Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.


 

The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation, and achievement to the people we support. 

For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.


We are searching for a full time Special Education Teacher to join our agency. 

This position is based out of our Langan School in Albany, NY.  Langan School provides educational services for K-12 students from 58 districts in the Capital District region and beyond, serving students who have multiple disabilities, autism, and traumatic brain injuries.  Our dedicated team works every day to make sure each student is receiving not only an education optimized for their unique needs, but also full childhood and school experience.  We have three ultimate goals for our graduates: independence, community inclusion and self-determination.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for developing students’ Individualized Education Plans
  • Develop and implements lesson plans incorporating goals/objectives from all disciplines of each student's IEP.
  • Implements and monitors behavior and classroom management plans/techniques when necessary
  • Develops and adheres to an established daily schedule making daily modifications/adjustments as required
  • Maintains communication with classroom team, parents and program directors regarding students' performance
  • Develops lesson plans incorporating the IEP goals and objectives for each student
  • Reinforces appropriate student behavior by utilizing progressive discipline techniques
  • Establishes communicates and monitors clear expectations for both students and classroom staff

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Initial NYS Certification in Special Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and currently pursuing Masters Degree in Special Education
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • New York State permanent certification in Special Education
  • Masters Degree in Special Education
  • Minimum of two years of experience with students with multiple disabilities. 
  • Creative and energetic

At The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support.  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

Compensation Range:

$60,508.50 - $73,379.53

About the Company

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Center for Disability Services

Our Mission 


To enable and empower people, primarily those with disabilities, to lead healthy and enriched lives.

For over 75 years, the Center for Disability Services has been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities.

With more than 80 locations throughout 15 counties, we annually provide programs and services to over 12,000 individuals, ranging from infants to senior citizens, and their families. We provide services for over 300 different diagnoses of disabilities included Cerebral Palsy, developmental disabilities, Multiple Sclerosis, Autism Spectrum disorders, epilepsy, spina bifida, TBI and Down syndrome.

Our wide range of services under a single umbrella allows us to provide a seamless continuum of care as the people we support age or as their needs change. From intensive medical care to residential services, to dental care to mental health, the individuals we support can have it all managed through the Center.

The Center for Disability Services, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization provides additional services through the Down Syndrome Aim High Resource Center, and our affiliates: Prospect Center in Queensbury and St. Margaret’s Center in Albany. We are committed to the well being of the people we support, while providing opportunities which lead to more independent lifestyles and productive, happier lives. For a weekend, a week, or a lifetime, in your home or ours, the Center for Disability Services is here for you and your family.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
WEBSITE
http://www.cfdsny.org