$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for all eligible candidates!

Children are the most important work! Join our Special Education Teacher team and achieve work life balance in our welcoming environment.

A Child's Place has opportunities available for Master’s Level Special Education Teachers with B-2 certification in our Special Education Department for Full-Time School Calendar.

Pay is based on experience and degree/certification.

The hours typically are Monday - Friday 8am-1:30pm 35hrs/week.

Responsibilities:

Assess the needs of young children with special needs in the Preschool Special Education classroom.

Address educational and behavioral needs based upon individual children’s using knowledge in evidence-based practices.

Adapt behavioral plans accordingly.

Work with a supportive multi-disciplinary team.

Work collaboratively with all staff and administration to benefit the needs of all the children.

Perform student assessment and evaluation required.

Promote a classroom of inclusion and belonging.

Requirements:

Master's Degree and certification in Students with Disabilities Birth to Grade 2. Proficient writing and computer skills, ability to support behavior plans. Must have reliable transportation. Clean and valid NYS driver's license.

Benefits:

Here you will enjoy school calendar, paid days off, student loan forgiveness, tuition reimbursement, competitive salary, medical/dental/vision, and 403b contributions, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts, 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place, and working for an agency that cares about their employees and community.

Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.

As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Join us to see how we improve the lives of children and families.