Special Education Teacher

tompkins county civil service vacancy inclusion through diversity open to the publictompkins county department of human resources office

125 e. Court streetithaca, ny 14850

tompkins county is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply

residency: candidates must have been legal residents of tompkins county or one of the six adjoining counties (cayuga, chemung, cortland, schuyler, seneca, tioga) for at least one month immediately preceding the date of application and maintain residency. For examinations: the eligible list resulting from the examination will be established in accordance with the final earned numerical ratings of passing candidates regardless of residence.

A municipality or district may exercise its right under section 23-4-a. Of civil service law to request a certification of eligible candidates who have been residents of that municipality or district for at least one month prior to appointment. After the names of residents have been exhausted, tompkins county must then certify the names of non-residents on the list.

as the new school year gets underway, you may be considering new ways to use your expertise while enjoying greater flexibility in how and when you work. Tompkins county whole health is seeking special education teachers for part-time and per diem early intervention positions. These positions offer a hire rate of $39.09 per hour and a working rate of $42.37 per hour after nine months of employment.

these opportunities offer flexible scheduling and customizable caseloads, allowing you to choose a level of commitment that aligns with your professional and personal goals. Working within a family-centered model, you will support young children during critical stages of development while building meaningful partnerships with their caregivers.

graduation from a recognized college or university with a master’s degree in special education and one year of full-time paid (or the equivalent part‑time) post‑certification experience teaching developmentally delayed children ages birth to five years; or

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any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that specified in (a) above.
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at the time of application, the candidate must be licensed and registered by the new york state education department to practice as a special education teacher in new york state with a specialty in ages birth to 2, or 1 to 6 years of age.

all applicants are required to possess a valid new york state driver’s license at the time of application and maintain such license for the duration of employment.

all applicants must possess cpr certification (american red cross or american heart association) at the time of appointment and maintain such certification for the duration of employment.

approved individual providers who deliver early intervention services must demonstrate continued professional development related to their professional field of practice, and on state and municipal policies and procedures of the early intervention program, including participation in nysdoh sponsored training. Providers shall participate in a minimum of ten clock (10) hours of professional development activities per year. Such professional development activities are not restricted to nysdoh sponsored training and may include other professional activities necessary for licensure and activities identified by the provider to increase the provider’s professional skills and…