Easterseals New York, a Fedcap program, is currently hiring for a full-time Special Education - Secondary Education Specialist to design a motivating and stimulating school environment for students at our Cohoes, NY school. This teaching position earns a competitive wage and must be available June 26th - August 11th.

In addition to competitive pay and our amazing culture, we offer our Special Education - Secondary Education Specialists the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• A flexible spending account (FSA)
• Short- and long-term disability
• A 403(b) plan
• An employee assistance program
• A future mom's program
• Life insurance

So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon!

DAY-TO-DAY

This full-time school position with our human services nonprofit works the day shift.

As a Special Education - Secondary Education Specialist in human services, you're responsible for designing and implementing classroom educational programming, including academics, daily living skills, vocational skills, community safety, and engagement to help students become successful adults. You create and deliver daily, weekly, and monthly lessons that align with state curriculum standards and meet minimum requirements for minutes of instruction. Upon request, you provide lessons and units for review and in an accessible format for substitute teachers in case of absence.

Additionally, you complete periodic progress monitoring of individual education plan (IEP) goals as well as non-academic documentation, including communication logs and behavioral tracking. You monitor and report to the administration regarding the work, effort, skills, and implementation of treatment and academic programming by teacher aides and classroom assistants. Throughout the school year, you provide documentation for each student on psychiatric rounding and other treatment meetings. You also complete all required paperwork such as behavior tracking and parent notification forms in a timely manner.

At the end of each month, you submit accurate attendance records as well as ensure monthly reports are submitted to the appropriate parties. You maintain contact with families to provide academic progress updates and share important student accomplishments. As needed, you develop working relationships with our residential and clinical team members, ensuring that students are supervised at all times by a paid employee of our nonprofit. You also participate in meetings, workshops, and professional development or training to continuously enhance your skills and knowledge.

Using an agency vehicle, you sometimes transport students to and from group residences, activities, field trips, medical appointments, and work sites. You monitor the spending allowance for your classroom and provide receipts to the director in a timely manner. When using our financial accounts such as the agency credit card, you ensure it's kept in a safe place. Teaching is what you were meant to do, and you find great fulfillment in knowing that your hard work contributes to the lives of our students in such a big way!

ABOUT EASTERSEALS NEW YORK

Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day.

Our mission is to spread help, hope, and answers. To achieve this, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

OUR IDEAL SPECIAL EDUCATION - SECONDARY EDUCATION SPECIALIST

• Professional - has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Efficient - can balance multiple tasks while demonstrating good time management
• Attentive - highly organized and attentive to detail
• Optimistic - can maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Self-motivated - works well both independently and in a collaborative environment

If this sounds like you, keep reading about this position with our school!

REQUIREMENTS FOR A SPECIAL EDUCATION - SECONDARY EDUCATION SPECIALIST

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• 2+ years of teaching experience
• Current and valid New York State (NYS) special education teaching certification
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Covid-19 vaccination

A current and valid Grade 7-12 NYSED teaching certification is preferred, but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our teaching team as a Special Education - Secondary Education Specialist!

Location: 12047