What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher (Substitute) position at Green Chimneys?
Get to know us: For over 75 years, Green Chimneys a multi-faceted nonprofit organization is helping young people to maximize their full potential by providing residential, educational, clinical, and recreational services, in a safe and supportive environment that nurtures connections with their families, the community, animals, and nature.
Culture: Green Chimneys has built its success through valuing diversity in our workforce and clientele. Our programs are developed to recognize, respect, and respond to the unique, culturally defined needs of persons and families within our service population. We strive to create an inclusive, respectful and equitable environment in order to serve our diverse clients with culturally sensitive services.
Mission: We strive to give our clients support, resources, and the ability to heal through the work of animal-assisted therapy and nature-based learning all while developing the skills and confidence to grow into independent young adults.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Role Overview: The Education department is hiring! Come join our campus with over 300 animals as they work to animal assisted therapy and nature-based learning to our residential and day students. Within this setting, the Substitute Teacher is responsible for teaching a self-contained or departmental class of students. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: being aware of student’s treatment goals and incorporating them into the I.S.P., participating in all meetings on your assigned students, completing all necessary reports and documentation as per agency standards, maintaining the attractive and educationally appropriate classroom environment, sharing in the maintenance of building bulletin board, participating in all school activities as described by program calendar, and reading and understanding material outlined in the school and agency manual. This position is available on an as-needed basis OR for a longer leave replacement of 3 to 4 months of coverage.
MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS
This position requires a Bachelor's Degree; Master's Degree in Education preferred. NYS Teaching Certification in Special Education. Additional NYS certification in students with disabilities preferred. We will consider uncertified candidates who are actively in or willing to go back to school for teaching and have experience with classroom management and teaching.
Pay Rate: $172.50 to $243.34 daily based on experience and education
Salary : $173 - $243
