What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher, College For Living - Onondaga Community College position at Onondaga Community College?
Location: Syracuse, NY Category: Unrepresented Posted On: Wed Mar 19 2025 Job Description:
Foundations Transition Program, a College for Living Program offers year-round instruction to young adults with intellectual disabilities that focuses on developing communication, independence, social and employment skills in a college non-credit setting.
BROAD FUNCTION:
The College for Living Teacher provides daily instruction and support to students with intellectual disabilities within a classroom setting. Teachers are an integral part of a team of professionals whose goal is to create learning environments in which students realize success by becoming responsible and independent contributors to their surroundings and assume an active role in their personal outcomes.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under general supervision of clinical or higher level staff, teachers provide instruction and support to intellectually disabled individuals in an educational program setting.
Assist with and support the development of vocational, nutritional, social and personal skills necessary to maintain or achieve the highest possible level of independent functioning in the least restrictive environment.
Learn the required curriculum and develop appropriate lesson plans based on the specific curriculum.
Develop and implement individual student goals and execute habilitation plans.
Observe and record student performance to establish baselines.
Communicate with families and service providers for the purpose of sharing information.
Assist students in developing and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships.
Teach and reinforce acceptable ways of managing feelings and resolving conflicts.
Involvement and attendance in all departmental training sessions.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
An Associate's degree from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalency.
Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities.
A valid driver's license is required to transport students to some community activities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalency in the areas of education, psychology or related field with commensurate experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities
Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to make sound decisions
Ability to exercise good judgment and possess sensitivity to and understanding of the needs and behaviors of individuals with developmental disabilities
Ability to develop new and innovative ways of improving instruction and training to students with developmental disabilities
Ability to model appropriate and respectful behaviors
Ability to manage a classroom environment
Ability to demonstrate objective delivery of instruction and behavioral management
Ability to manage multiple priorities with overlapping deadlines
Demonstrated skill and ability with technology, including software applications
Additional Information:
Salary range is: $44,000-50,000, commensurate with credentials and relevant experience.
Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan (401(a).
Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.
Foundations Transition Program, a College for Living Program offers year-round instruction to young adults with intellectual disabilities that focuses on developing communication, independence, social and employment skills in a college non-credit setting.
BROAD FUNCTION:
The College for Living Teacher provides daily instruction and support to students with intellectual disabilities within a classroom setting. Teachers are an integral part of a team of professionals whose goal is to create learning environments in which students realize success by becoming responsible and independent contributors to their surroundings and assume an active role in their personal outcomes.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under general supervision of clinical or higher level staff, teachers provide instruction and support to intellectually disabled individuals in an educational program setting.
Assist with and support the development of vocational, nutritional, social and personal skills necessary to maintain or achieve the highest possible level of independent functioning in the least restrictive environment.
Learn the required curriculum and develop appropriate lesson plans based on the specific curriculum.
Develop and implement individual student goals and execute habilitation plans.
Observe and record student performance to establish baselines.
Communicate with families and service providers for the purpose of sharing information.
Assist students in developing and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships.
Teach and reinforce acceptable ways of managing feelings and resolving conflicts.
Involvement and attendance in all departmental training sessions.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
An Associate's degree from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalency.
Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities.
A valid driver's license is required to transport students to some community activities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalency in the areas of education, psychology or related field with commensurate experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities
Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to make sound decisions
Ability to exercise good judgment and possess sensitivity to and understanding of the needs and behaviors of individuals with developmental disabilities
Ability to develop new and innovative ways of improving instruction and training to students with developmental disabilities
Ability to model appropriate and respectful behaviors
Ability to manage a classroom environment
Ability to demonstrate objective delivery of instruction and behavioral management
Ability to manage multiple priorities with overlapping deadlines
Demonstrated skill and ability with technology, including software applications
Additional Information:
Salary range is: $44,000-50,000, commensurate with credentials and relevant experience.
Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan (401(a).
Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.
Salary : $44,000 - $50,000
