The Ulster BOCES Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL) Student-Based Programs is seeking an Education of Speech & Hearing Handicapped Teacher for a full-time, 10-month position for the 2024-2025 school year. Experience working with special needs children and Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred. Appropriate NYS certification and fingerprinting required.
Ulster BOCES provides programs for students ages five through twenty-one who are identified as needing specialized programs and/or supports according to their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Special Education programs are offered at Ulster BOCES sites in Port Ewen, NY and in leased classrooms in component school districts. They have been developed and offered to meet the specific needs of our students in order to assist them in realizing their potential to achieve both academically and socially.
The following programs are available in Special Class configurations of 12:1:1, 8:1:1, 8:1:2, 6:1:2 and 4:1:2. All classes are staffed by a full-time Special Education teacher and either one or two teaching assistants (additional supplementary 1:1 aides may be requested for individual students as per Committee on Special Education recommendations). Multiple programs are available.
Ulster BOCES offers regionally competitive salary and benefits (see the Ulster BOCES Teachers' Organization contract at www.ulsterboces.org for details).
Salary commensurate with experience and training. Salary starting at $63,112 per year.
To be legally employed as a Teacher, you must possess a valid teacher certificate. (For more information visit: http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do)
Select the following criteria:
Area of Interest: Classroom Teacher
Subject Area: Speech and Language Disabilities
Grade Level: Pre K-12 - All Grades
Title: Speech and Language Disabilities or Speech and Hearing Handicapped
Type of Certificate: Initial or Professional Certificate
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
To enhance a class environment, favorable to learning and personal growth of pupils; to motivate pupils to develop speech abilities, attitudes, skills and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation, in accordance with each pupils ability; and to establish good relationships with other staff members.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1. Provides academic experiences appropriate to the needs of pupils. Determines speech difficulties of assigned students; prescribes methods of remediation of diagnosed difficulties; and implements methods and materials prescribed to remediate difficulties.
2. Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for instruction of pupils with a wide range of mental, physical and emotional maturities.
3. Develops in all pupils an awareness of their worth as an individual and their role in their family and community. Encourages pupils to express themselves creatively.
4. Provides individual and small group instruction designed to meet the individual needs of pupils.
5. Assists regular education teachers in planning and coordinating appropriate activities for the speech impaired students.
6. Promotes parent participation and involvement in educational activities provided for their children.
7. Communicates regularly with parents by means of written communication and individual parent conferences. Interprets school program to parents in order to strengthen parental understanding of the individual pupil's needs and the school's role in the individual pupil's life.
8. Provides appropriate climate to establish and reinforce acceptable pupil behavior, attitudes and social skills.
9. Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
10. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
11. Selects and requisitions books, instructional aides and instructional supplies.
12. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs as required.
13. Participates in faculty meetings and committees.
14. Assumes other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
WORK SCHEDULE:
10 Month Schedule, September through June
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of Appropriate NYS Certification in Speech & Language Disabilities or Speech & Hearing Handicapped
Possession of Appropriate NYS License as a Speech-Language Pathologist
AGENCY OVERVIEW
Our Mission:
At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of their students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education.
The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts. They are: Ellenville Central School District • Highland Central School District • Kingston City Schools Consolidated • New Paltz Central School District • Onteora Central School District • Rondout Valley Central School District • Saugerties Central School District • Wallkill Central School District
BENEFITS
Generous health insurance, dental and vision benefits. Paid time off. New York state retirement system membership and 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities plan. Flexible spending plan, disability benefits, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services Non-Discrimination Statement
The Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Sole Supervisory District of Ulster County (“BOCES”), does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (“sexual orientation” means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected status in regard to employment opportunities or educational/vocational programs or activities which it operates. All inquiries regarding BOCES Non-Discrimination policies and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these policies should be directed to Amanda Stokes, Assistant Superintendent for Administration in one of the following manners:
By E-Mail: complianceofficer@ulsterboces.org
By Mail: 175 Route 32 North, New Paltz, New York, 12561
By Telephone: (845) 255-1400
Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these provisions can be referred to the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500, Telephone: (646) 428-3900, FAX: (646) 428-3843; TDD: (800) 877-8339; E-Mail: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov.