Come join our caring team of professionals in a supportive, play-based classroom environment.
Capital District Beginnings is an educational agency providing services for pre-school children with special needs in the Capital District. Our philosophy is to teach children with disabilities in their natural learning environment. Beginnings is currently seeking a full-time (37.50 hours per week) Self-contained Special Education Classroom teacher to join our growing community of professionals. This position starts as soon as possible.
As a Special Education Classroom Teacher you will work closely with Beginnings therapists in a self-contained classroom setting. In this position the Special Education Teacher will develop and implement the IEP , as well as coordinate team/collaboration meetings, participate in professional development and supervise classroom support staff.
This position offers the following benefits:
Access to Beginnings health, dental and vision insurance
Agency paid benefits including group life insurance, short term and long-term disability
Eligibility to participate in Beginnings 401k retirement plan
Paid School Breaks and Hollidays (10 month school-year and 6 week ESY Summer Session)
Opportunity to participate in Agency organized professional development and transdisciplinary teams
Mentoring, professional development days and PD/tuition reimbursement offered
New teachers or bachelor's degree candidates who have the ability to participate in a pathway to obtain appropriate certification are welcome.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,918.00 - $65,000.00
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Special Education Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Albany, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Requirements:
Special Education B-2 NYS Certification OR (ability to participate in a pathway to obtain certification)
Successful completion of day care clearance requirements upon offer
The interview process will begin immediately. Please submit your resume in response to the attached ad
Work Location: In person
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