Description

Salary Range: $49,975-$70,690

Pay within this range is based on experience and education

DEI Values Statement:

Mary Cariola Center recognized that a high performing organization is one that cultivates a culture where everyone feels like they belong. Through continued dialogue, education, a policy development, we are committed to integrating Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion into all aspects of our work. As an agency found on principles of inclusion, Mary Cariola Center fosters an environment where all are welcome, and our differences are respected and valued.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Integrate therapeutic and educational needs into a classroom program

• Utilize appropriate educational techniques and methods suited to student's individual needs

• Select, develop and implement appropriate materials and equipment

• Develop a safe and positive educational environment including appropriate behavior management, health and medical strategies

• Record, report and interpret the behavior and progress of students, making necessary program modifications

• Work and communicate effectively with parents

• Maintain the immediate and on-going supervisory responsibilities of Teacher Aides, Volunteers and other non-professional personnel who may participate in the classroom

• Carry out all educational and therapeutic programs including lifting, moving and positioning of students

• Participate in various teacher related meetings and in-service sessions deemed necessary

• Directly supervise 4-5 employees, carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Agency policies and applicable laws (including assigning tasks and appraising performance)

• Assist in interviewing, hiring and training classroom employees

• Address complaints and resolve staffing issues/concerns by following the disciplinary process

• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• 6 months of related experience and or training

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English including interpreting documents such as safety rules, policy and procedure manuals and governmental regulations

• Mathematical skills such as ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts (exponents, logarithms, etc.) and mathematical operations to tasks (frequency distributions, correlation techniques, etc.)

*Must be certified by the State Education Department to teach children with special needs*

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, domestic violence victim status, veteran or disability status.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• STU. WITH DIS. B-2

• STU. WITH DIS. 5-9

• STU. WITH DIS. 1-6

• STU. W. DIS. 7 - 12

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)