$750 SIGN-ON BONUS!

A Child's Place at Unity House of Troy has opportunities available in our Special Education Department for Full-Time, Part-time and per diem Substitute Special Education Teachers. New graduate with an educational degree? Bachelors degree preferred. Associates degree in early childhood education are encouraged to apply!

Pay is based on experience and degree/certification.

Salary posted for Bachelors degree level ($23.65-$26.68) Associates Degree starting salary: ($21.18 - $24.05)

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 supportively in a multi-disciplinary team for the advantage of the entire classroom.

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:

New graduates will be considered. Associate level encouraged to apply. Bachelor's degree and certification in Students with Disabilities Birth to Grade 2 preferred. Proficient writing and computer skills, ability to support behavior plans. Must have reliable transportation, clean/ valid NYS driver's.

Benefits: (for those eligible)

Enjoy school calendar benefits, paid time, non-profit school loan forgiveness, medical/dental/vision, and 403b contributions after two years, 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.