Teacher

Essential Qualifications of Classroom Teacher

Key qualifications include

• New York State Certification in Elementary or grades 7-12 ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies with Special Education Extension. (Required)
• Bachelor’s in education. (Required). Master’s preferred.
• Teaching Experience Preferred
• Must be willing to both work with, and seek to increase their sensitivity and competency in working with clients with diverse characteristics that may include, but are not limited to any of the following: race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, physical and mental health histories, and differing socio-economic backgrounds.
• Must be willing and flexible in service provision to clients in terms of location of services, which may include, but are not limited to: in agency facilities, in the client’s home, in the client’s community, at the client’s school, in another service provider, etc. as indicated by the nature of service and the client’s needs.
• Must be willing and able to participate in the supervision of all paraprofessional staff that work in the classroom.
• Ability to access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device for access to agency programs.

• Physical/Travel Requirements of Classroom Teacher
• Must possess ability to sit, stand, walk, run, climb stairs, kneel, and lift weights of up to 30 lbs.
• Candidates who are successfully hired, must participate in our Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training which concludes with a written and verbal test, and you will be evaluated on conducting a proper physical restraint.
• Be able to hear and see well enough to provide appropriate supervision of children.
• Must have reliable transportation. Travel required: 10%

The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• of Classroom Teacher
• Generous PTO, holidays, personal and sick time
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Employer Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
• Professional Development

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus’ right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice.

EEO Statement

Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.