What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher- Camp Colonie (Temporary) position at The Fedcap Group?
We are hiring in Cohoes NY! Join us at Camp Colonie for an exciting summer as a (temporary) Special Education Teacher.
Applicants must be available June 30- August 15 (skip July 4)
Salary Range: $20.00-$30.00/hr
Position Summary:
Camp Colonie is a unique, outdoor summer school and recreational program for for children and young adults 5-21 years of age. The camp provides a supportive and supervised program for individuals with physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities as well as typically developing children and young adults. As a Special Education Teacher, you will provide instruction aligned with IEP goals, overall wellness of students, and both group and individual instruction for the extended school year program
Essential Job Functions:
- Design a classroom environment that is both motivating and stimulating for students.
- Provide a daily written lesson plan in appropriate book form. Store book accessibly at the school should the teacher be unexpectedly absent.
- Maintain periodic progress scales for each pupil and attend case conferences on each student at appropriate intervals during the school year.
- Implement behavioral system, as approved by treatment team and T.C.I. protocols.
- Assure that accurate attendance records are maintained and are to be submitted appropriately prior to the completion of the school year.
- Submit monthly reports to appropriate parties.
- Attend school-specific and Agency-related staff and/or parent meetings as required.
- Assure that all students are supervised at all times by a responsible individual who is a paid employee of the agency.
- Attend annual orientation for staff prior to school opening.
- Develop a working relationship with the assigned professionals as well as the coordinator of therapeutic classroom activities.
- Collaborate with the Treatment Team regarding treatment of the children and diagnostic information.
- Participate in meetings and workshops that would serve as community orientation regarding Easter Seals.
- Help organize and supervise extracurricular activities.
- Supervise aides assigned to classroom.
- Transport students to and from group residence, activities, work, etc. Use of own vehicle is frequent, if not daily.
- Develop IEPs within 30 days of Admission. Act as coordinator for therapist's reports for IEP meetings.
- Follow program of Certification developed by the state Department of Education and local Master Plan of the Society
Experience and Education:
- Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
- NYS Certification in Special Education K-12 or 7-12.
- Flexibility, desire to work outdoors and experience with children is preferred.
Salary : $20 - $30
