Teacher I Music Job at Hillside Family of Agencies in New York

The Teacher I prepares, plans, and delivers specially designed classroom instruction to meet the diverse needs of Hillside’s student population. The Teacher I supports students’ academic and emotional growth based on their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and treatment plans.

Essential Job functions

• Plan and deliver specially and individually designed instruction to students with disabilities.
• Establish and enforce rules of behavior for students in the classroom.
• Prepare lessons, units, and projects that align with learning objectives.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students.
• Create, assign, and grade various assessments for students, including tests, quizzes, essays, and projects based on designated curriculum.
• Implement and monitor the progress of students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Collaborate with related service providers and clinicians on a regular basis to discuss student progress concerns and determine remedies.
• Communicate with families on a regular basis to discuss student progress and address concerns.
• Develop students’ IEPs and participate in Committee for Special Education meetings.
• Collect and analyze student data for instructional planning and progress reporting via IEPs, progress notes, and report cards.
• Administer formative and summative assessments for instructional planning and progress monitoring.
• Provide direction and guidance to support staff working in the classroom.
• Actively participate in Education Department staff meetings.
• Engage in professional learning communities and opportunities.
• Create a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment for students and staff.
• Recognize and address aggressive student behavior in alignment with learned Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques, including the use of physical intervention.
• While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Special Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships, and Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated :

Physical Demands & Work Environment

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasional sitting (up to 4 hours)

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

May be required to physically restrain clients weighing between 50 lbs. and 200 lbs. and guide them safely to the floor. In some circumstances, restraints can last up to 15 minutes and may require repetition as necessary.

$60,500 Minimum pay rate, $84,500 Maximum pay rate, based on experience.

About Us

At Hillside, we believe that healthy youth and strong families with opportunities to succeed are the foundation of any thriving community. Guided by this belief, we provide community-based services, education, and residential treatment to positively impact lives, in partnership with youth and families who have experienced trauma. From locations across Central & Western New York and Prince George’s County, Maryland, our programs serve nearly 10,000 youth, adults, and families each year.

Partnering with families and communities, we deliver high-quality, evidence-based services, in the appropriate settings — whether on residential campuses or in schools, homes, or the workplace. By measuring the impact of our work, we endeavor to deliver ever better outcomes every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer : Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating development opportunities for our people. Hillside is an equal opportunity employer; individuals from underrepresented and / or marginalized identities, Veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.

Total Rewards : We offer a competitive benefits package to include generous paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, and Employee Assistance Plan – just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! World changers and change makers join our talent community every day. Apply online, get on board, and grow your career with us!

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