Teacher I Special Education - Monroe Andrews-Trahey

WE ARE OFFERING A $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR ALL TEACHER POSITIONS!

We have excellent Teacher opportunities at our Monroe Andrews-Trahey School. As a Teacher at Hillside, you will be responsible for providing a success-oriented learning and / or skills-building experience for designated students.

This opening is for classroom of high school aged students who are alternatively assessed. Their needs are quite varied, both behaviorally and academically.

This is a 6 : 1 : 2 classroom, which is one of eight self-contained classrooms in our building. This provides a nice professional learning community for the teacher professionally and a strong professional support system You should possess strong behavior management skills, as well as the ability to differentiate instruction in order to meet the needs of the young people that we serve.

You will need to be able to work effectively as a member of the treatment team.

Responsibilities :

• Demonstrate strong classroom / learning environment and management skills using boundaries and expectations to promote students’ self-management and responsibility
• Communicate regularly with the treatment team and with the parent / guardia and home school district
• Adept at behavior management and recognizing the need for prevention, intervention and problem-solving techniques
• Act as an adult role model for students and colleagues in all behaviors including communication, hygiene, and appearance, management of self, response to stress / challenges and demonstrate professional relationships with others
• Provides a developmentally focused and trauma informed classroom environment
• Establish a broad understanding of students’ educational, social and personal challenges and capabilities
• Maintain a commitment to quality through the effective use of resources including and not limited to time, materials, technology and personnel

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• NYS Education Certification is required or be in process for Grades 1-6 or 7-12, along with Special Education certification
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet agency driving standards
• Must be able to work full time (40 hour) Monday-Friday between 8 : 00am 4 : 30pm

$51,480.00 Minimum Rate per year, $69,888.00 Maximum Rate per year, based on experience.

Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating great opportunities for our Agency, our people, and to those whom we serve.

We offer a competitive benefits package to include very generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Plan, just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! You’ll be working with great people and great clientele where you can truly make a difference.

Apply online, get on board, and grow you career with us. You’ll be so glad you did!

EOE / AA Disability / Veteran