Job description

Come join our caring team of professionals in a supportive, play-based classroom environment. On top of your salary, working in a self-contained classroom also entitles you to an additional stipend 3 times a year.

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 in Cohoes, NY 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 holidays (6-week summer program option)
• 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.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,346.01 per year

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

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cohoes, NY 12047: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)
• Special Education Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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