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Capital District Beginnings

Itinerant Special Education Teacher

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What they do

A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.

$71,988 / year median in New York

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Capital District Beginnings is an Educational Agency providing services for pre-school children with special needs through collaborative early childhood programs in the Capital District. Named a Best Workplace of the Capital Region by the Times Union since 2021 and celebrating over 40 years of supporting children with disabilities in their natural learning environments, we are looking to hire a: New York State Certified Itinerant Special Education Teacher to provide Part Time special instruction services. In this position the Educator will be working within a student's home with who may have multiple developmental disabilities or medical needs. These students may have high levels of physical, adaptive, developmental and health needs which prohibit them from attending school based programs. You will be responsible for communicating with other service providers, as needed, creating and adapting instructional materials to meet the specialized learning needs of each student and implementation of services according to each student's IEP. You will need proficiency in writing and lessons that take into account each student's sensory, communication, cognitive and social-emotional needs as they relate to their unique life circumstance. The contact hours per week are as follows beginning in the fall. We are open to applicants interested in providing all and/or some of the below services: - Lansingburgh 5hrs per week This position offers the following benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid sick and personal time Opportunity to participate in Agency organized professional development Mentoring, professional development days and PD/tuition reimbursement offered Candidate must be willing to travel to various program sites based on need within the Capital Region.
COVID-19
considerations: Yes.
Pay:
$50.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Experience:
Teaching:
1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Bachelors Degree and/or Certification in Special Education (Required)
Work Location:
In person