Northern Rivers Family of Services
Location
Albany, New York
Salary
$58,500 - $64,350 / YEAR
The teacher will develop and implement instructional plans and Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) for high school students with emotional and behavioral challenges. They are responsible for monitoring student progress, managing classroom behavior, and coordinating with staff to provide necessary accommodations.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a relevant subject area and possess a valid New York State certification. The role requires the ability to work effectively with students aged 6-21 who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges.
Follow all Agency policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations about our school and students. Provide individualized instruction in English to high school students in accordance with New York State curriculum standards and graduation requirements. Develop and implement Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) for all students on your caseload. Ensure that accommodations and modifications are provided. Provide specially designed instruction and monitor student progress toward academic and behavioral goals. Complete progress reports and IEP updates, and participate in CSE meetings as scheduled. Coordinate the creation of special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities; create and modify materials to match student abilities. Develop and coordinate the implementation of single and classroom behavior plans for managing student behavior to maintain discipline in the classroom; oversee the collecting of behavior data; assist classroom staff with crisis prevention and intervention techniques; assist classroom staff with de-escalation techniques; teach students appropriate behavior strategies. Requirements and Education: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Special Education (Master's Degree preferred) or subject area, and ability to work with students who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges, ages 6-21. Requires a NYS certification in Special Education or appropriate subject area. Benefits Health care package: medical, dental, and vision Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Holiday Pay 401 (K) plan Life Insurance Loan repayment assistance Free training/CEU opportunities About Northern Rivers At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities. Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work. Qualifications
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