What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Happiness House CP Rochester?
About the Organization
CP Rochester and Happiness House are private nonprofit health, educational, residential and human service organizations that have been serving communities in the Finger Lakes Region since 1969 and the Greater Rochester Area since 1946. Today with sites in Rochester, Canandaigua, Geneva, Gorham, Midlakes and Waterloo, our agencies offer an array of educational, therapeutic, recreational, residential and family support programs and services for children and adults with and without disabilities. On average, our agencies serve 3,650 families each year and employ approximately 600 people.
Our staff consists of dedicated and knowledgeable professionals and clinicians with expertise in the areas of Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Physical, Occupational, Speech and Music Therapies, Psychology, Service Coordination, Nursing, Dental Services, and Developmental Disabilities.
Committed to serving individuals with autism, traumatic brain injury, neurological impairments, as well as a wide variety of developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy and Down syndrome, our staff partners with individuals and their families to support them in meeting their goals.
EOE Statement
CP Rochester and Happiness House are an equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Description
Job Title : Special Education Teacher
Location : Happiness House - Geneva site
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000 per year
Employment : Full Time / School Year (37.5 hours per week) - Monday through Friday during program hours. Evening and weekend work maybe required as job duties demand. Includes 6-week summer program.
Summary / Objective : The Special Education Teacher plans and provides educational instruction to young children with disabilities in a pre-school classroom. Creates and maintains a structured and effective program and safe environment that provides for the individual development needs of the children. The Special Education teacher works collaboratively with all members of the classroom, therapists, and psychologists.
Minimum Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in Education with NYS Certification for Students with Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2).
- Experience with young children with developmental delays.
- Knowledge of child development, developmental disabilities and student learning.
- Knowledge of content and instructional planning and implementation.
- Proficient computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to modify classroom activities to accommodate the individual needs of the children.
- Must have demonstrated commitment to performing job duties and tasks at a high level of performance.
Competency Requirements :
Responsibilities include :
Supervisory Responsibility : Directly supervisors 1 : 1 Aides, Paraprofessionals, Teacher Aides, and Teaching Assistants assigned to the classroom if in a single teach model. If in a co-teach model, would supervise the 1 : 1 Aides.
Other Duties : This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment : This job operates in a preschool program environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and / or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move objects up to 30 pounds. The employee must frequently push / pull objects up to 100 pounds.
Travel : Travel is primarily local during the business day, but employee will be expected to work at any of our partner agencies. Some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, internal equity, and location.
EEO Statement : The agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation / identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Position Requirements
Qualifications :
Location
Happiness House-Geneva Site
Full-Time / Part-Time
Full-Time
Shift
Category
Education
Number of Openings
Req Number
EDU-24-00034
This position is currently accepting applications.
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000
