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Job Specifications:* Current NYS Special Education Teacher Certification* Work experience of at least 2 consecutive years of teaching children with disabilities preferred - new grads will be considered if NYS certified.* Necessary knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the students* Understanding of child development* Compassionate understanding of and genuine concern for children with multiple disabilities and their families* Ability to communicate with students, staff members, and parents in a cordial and professional manner* Ability to work in an educational setting in a confidential and professional manner* Daily lifting, movement and transferring of students is required* Team/mechanical lifting of students and or equipment and materials* Movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices is required* Other physical activities may be required* Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary* Physical contact with and/or possible exposure to bodily fluids may occur* This is a 12 month position.Purpose:Provides assistance to the administrative team in pursuing educational goals for students by the implementation of each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).Essential Duties:* Serves as the primary team leader in all aspects of educational programming through collaboration and consultation with other disciplines* Oversees the provision of a therapeutic and educational environment through individual and small group instruction, designing individual modifications as needed and coordinating the learning needs of each student* Assists in direct student care as needed including lifting, feeding, toileting and busing* Produces lesson plans, documents classroom activities and educational progress of students through data collection, recording daily activities, behavior, affect, and mood of students while in class* Demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, referral sources and the general public* Participates in staff growth and professional development activities* Completes other related tasks as assignedJob Type: Full-timePay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceLicense/Certification:* NYS Certification in Special Education (Required)Work Location: In person