Certified Teacher Special Education Gr K6

Job Description

Certified Teacher, Special Education (Gr. K-6)

This full-time position is Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours a week. Offering a $3,000 Sign-on Bonus* (some conditions may apply), Competitive Salaries, Excellent Benefits & Job Perks! We pay for all background checks and your TCI Training!

Position :
Certified Teacher, Special Education (Gr. K-6)

Program : R&E May School

Type: Full-time;
Exempt ****

Pay Range: $62,352.20 - $74,500.00 (Annually)

Location: Albany, New York

Job . # : 340

St. Catherine’s Center for Children is a non-profit organization located in the Greater Capital Region of New York. We offer a wide array of human services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families and adults, including residential and therapeutic foster care programs for children and youth, Kinship support, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, a special education elementary school for ages 5-13, and so much more.

St. Catherine’s is committed to cultivating a culture where all employees feel safe to bring their authentic and best selves to the workplace. Our DEIB initiatives are designed to foster an equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace; collaboratively embracing mindfulness, relevance, respect and solidarity.

St. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families, and adults we serve.

St. Catherine’s willingness to embrace change and develop new services is, and will remain, our guiding philosophy as we support the human service needs of children, families, and adults throughout the region.

If you would like to learn more about us and our organization, please visit our website at:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

The Special Education Master Teacher supervises the classroom team and is responsible for planning and implementing the educational program for each student assigned to the classroom. The Master Teacher leads and coordinates the work of all classroom staff on a daily basis.

• Master’s degree is required. Master of Science degree in Special Education, preferred. Master of Science degree in related educational area of study may be considered.

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education or related area of study will be considered if the applicant is currently pursuing Master’s degree in Special Education or related educational area of study.

• NYS Certification in Special Education, Literacy or Students with Disabilities, required.

• Ability to work with students who exhibit significant emotional, behavioral and interpersonal challenges, mental health diagnoses and trauma history (ages 5-13).

• Prior supervisory experience, highly preferred.

• At least one year of relevant experience is preferred.

• Previous experience working in a human services agency is a plus!

• Proficiency in various computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Google, and use secure Internet practices.

• Experience with AWARDS is a plus!

• Outstanding communication skills, in both oral and written forms.

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.

• Ability to handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality.

• Demonstrated placidity and patience; flexibility and adaptability.

• Responsible for implementing the IEP and Treatment Plan for each student in the classroom.

• Constructs daily and weekly lesson plans utilizing the goals and objectives from the IEP and Treatment Plan.

• Consults with special service teachers in coordinating the planning and implementation of the IEP and Treatment Plans.

• Responsible for mapping the curriculum using the Rubicon Atlas Curriculum Mapping website.

• Oversees the Teacher Assistant and other classroom staff as assigned.

• Maintains a mediational and therapeutic classroom environment in order to promote appropriate social interaction among the students and staff members.

• Responsible for maintaining an orderly and aesthetically pleasing classroom environment.

• Assists students in developing emotional, coping and social, problem…