Special Needs Instructor - Rochester, NY

Fedcap - Easterseals New York
Rochester, NY Full Time $54000 - $58000 per year

Description

Sign-On Bonus $3,000

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with special needs? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a full-time Special Needs Instructor at Easterseals New York's Kessler Center in Rochester, NY. When working in this special education teaching position you have the unique opportunity to work directly with individuals with special needs, providing them with the support and guidance they need to thrive and reach their full potential.

In addition to the rewarding nature of the work, this position also offers a competitive salary range of $54,000-58,000. We value the hard work and dedication of our employees and believe in compensating them accordingly. If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual who is eager to make a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs, we encourage you to apply for this exciting teaching position at Easterseals New York's Kessler Center!


ABOUT THIS ROLE

As a Special Needs Instructor with Easterseals New York's Kessler Center, your day is dedicated to creating a motivating classroom environment, delivering curriculum-aligned lessons, monitoring student progress, and documenting both academic and non-academic aspects. You collaborate with teacher aides, attend meetings, and fulfill administrative responsibilities while prioritizing student safety and well-being. Communication with families, professional development, and fostering a community of learners are also vital aspects of your role. Your commitment to student success is evident in everything you do.


OUR COMPANY

The Kessler Center is an approved private special education (853) school offering both residential (CRP) and day placements for students with developmental disabilities. We are an available option for school districts seeking an out-of-district placement since the Kessler Center has broad expertise working with students across the entire range of developmental disabilities. In addition, The Kessler Center has advanced expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorders and working with children with developmental disabilities who struggle with behavioral challenges.

Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day.

Our mission is to spread help, hope, and answers. To achieve this, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth!


WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN A SPECIAL NEEDS INSTRUCTOR

The Kessler Center is searching for an excellent verbal and written communicator with great time management and organizational skills. You might be perfect for this teaching position if you can also meet the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2 years of teaching experience and/or master's degree preferred
  • Current and valid New York State (NYS) special education teaching certification
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Current and valid Grade 7-12 Special Education NYSED teaching certification preferred

So, what do you think? If you can meet these requirements and perform this special education position as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our human services nonprofit!



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