What are the responsibilities and job description for the NYS High School Teacher-Special Education Certified preferred position at The Children's Home of Kingston?
Our school Grove St Academy is a NYSED Certified 853 special education school located on the campus of the Children's Home of Kingston in Kingston, NY. Grove St Academy provides necessary educational services for both day and residential students age range 8-21, grades 4th -12th. Grove Street Academy specializes in small classroom settings and utilizes project-based learning on campus and in the community. We use a Trauma System Therapy approach throughout the campus and provide the students and their families with a system of support and interventions that are not available within the public education sectors.
The Children's Home of Kingston offers an outstanding benefit package which includes:
- All paid school breaks plus 3 weeks of Paid Time Off accrual starts immediately and can be utilized after 90 days
- Paid trainings in addition to Professional Development
- Very affordable medical, vision, dental insurance
- 403(b) retirement with company match program
- Tuition reimbursement
- A collaborative team-work environment!
Job Responsibilities:
- Implementing and maintaining educational systems and instructional programs within the classroom and school environment.
- Ongoing formal and informal assessment of student abilities and needs, and the development of IEP goals and instructional interventions to address learning needs.
- Providing guidance to all Teaching Assistants.
- Works collaboratively with clinician, guidance counselor, and other professionals to ensure all educational needs are met and provide feedback which affects other areas of the student's life.
Requirement:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree with NYS Initial/Professional Certification in Special Education or General Education
Additional benefits include company paid:
- Life Insurance
- Long and Short Term Disability
- Free meals in our onsite cafeteria!