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SUBSTITUTE: TEACHER, SPECIAL EDUCATION - CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

Greater Southern Tier BOCES

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Elmira, NY
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)Valid NYS Certification In Appropriate Area Of Special Education

Job overview

Greater Southern Tier BOCES is hiring a SUBSTITUTE: TEACHER, SPECIAL EDUCATION - CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT. The Special Education Substitute Teacher assists students with behavioral management needs and/or physical disabilities. This role involves meeting academic, emotional, and physical needs, including heavy lifting, feeding, assisting with toileting, physical restraints, and behavior management plans. The substitute teacher will instruct unit plans/lesson plans provided by the teacher and ensure a safe, positive, and caring learning environment.

Key focus areas include Assist with the instruction of students, Instruct unit plans/lesson plans provided by the teacher, and Take the role of the teacher in his/her absence.

Successful candidates bring Valid NYS Certification In Special Education and Ability To Lift 50+ Pounds. Important skills include Heavy Lifting, Feeding, Assisting With Toileting And Diapering, Physical Restraints, Escorting, and Behavior Management Plans.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Heavy LiftingFeedingAssisting With Toileting and DiaperingPhysical RestraintsEscortingBehavior Management PlansGetting Up and Down From the FloorWalking With StudentsGetting Into Swimming Pool With StudentsServiceLeadershipCollaborationIntegrityInstruction of StudentsInstruct Unit Plans/Lesson PlansFunctional Behavior AssessmentsBehavioral Intervention PlansDecision MakingTeam PlayerPromote Positive and Cooperative Working RelationshipsState and Federal Special Education RegulationsProblem-SolvingCommunicationInstruction Following New York State Common Core Learning StandardsKeeping and Recording Anecdotal Records and Data on Student Behavior and AcademicsCollaborating With StaffProvide Safe, Positive and Caring Learning EnvironmentNYS Graduation and CDOS Requirements

Qualifications

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)Valid NYS Certification in Appropriate Area of Special EducationExperience Working With Students With Special Needs

Full job description

Applications are continuously being accepted for these positions

and may be used to fill vacancies which may occur within GST BOCES Region

Students have behavioral management needs and/or physical disabilities. The teaching assistant must be physically able and willing to meet the academic, emotional and physical needs of all students within the classroom, which may consist of the following:

  • Heavy lifting (50 pounds or more)

  • Feeding

  • Assisting with toileting and diapering

  • Physical restraints

  • Escorting

  • Behavior management plans

  • Getting up and down from the floor

  • Walking with the students and getting into the swimming pool with the students.

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) is required for all Special Education teaching Assistant Positions.

  • Exemplifies the GST BOCES values of service; leadership; collaboration; and integrity.

  • Assists with the instruction of students.

  • Possesses the stills and demonstrate the ability to instruct the unit plans/lesson plans provided by the teacher in the classroom.

  • Demonstrates the knowledge of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans. (writing and implementing).

  • Possesses the overall ability to make good decisions.

  • Has the ability to take the role of the teacher in his/her absence.

  • Demonstrates the ability to be a team player and promote positive and cooperative working relationships.

  • Possesses knowledge of State and Federal Special Education regulations.

  • Possesses good problem-solving and communication skills.

  • Able to provide instruction following the New York State Common Core Learning Standards.

  • Keeps and records anecdotal records and data on student behavior and academics.

  • Collaborates with all staff involved in the education of the students.

  • Possesses the ability to provide a safe, positive and caring learning environment for all students.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of NYS graduation and CDOS requirements.

  • Carries out all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Valid NYS Certification in the appropriate area of Special Education

  • Experience working with students with special needs preferred

Application Deadline:06/30/2027

Job Number: SPE: SUBTEACH - CR

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