We are hiring in Cohoes NY! Join us at Camp Colonie for an exciting summer as a (temporary) Special Education Teacher. Applicants must be available June 30- August 15 (skip July 4) Salary Range: $20.00-$30.00/hr Position Summary: Camp Colonie is a unique, outdoor summer school and recreational program for for children and young adults 5-21 years of age. The camp provides a supportive and supervised program for individuals with physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities as well as typically developing children and young adults. As a Special Education Teacher, you will provide instruction aligned with IEP goals, overall wellness of students, and both group and individual instruction for the extended school year program Essential Job Functions: + Design a classroom environment that is both motivating and stimulating for students. + Provide a daily written lesson plan in appropriate book form. Store book accessibly at the school should the teacher be unexpectedly absent. + Maintain periodic progress scales for each pupil and attend case conferences on each student at appropriate intervals during the school year. + Implement behavioral system, as approved by treatment team and T.C.I. protocols. + Assure that accurate attendance records are maintained and are to be submitted appropriately prior to the completion of the school year. + Submit monthly reports to appropriate parties. + Attend school-specific and Agency-related staff and/or parent meetings as required. + Assure that all students are supervised at all times by a responsible individual who is a paid employee of the agency. + Attend annual orientation for staff prior to school opening. + Develop a working relationship with the assigned professionals as well as the coordinator of therapeutic classroom activities. + Collaborate with the Treatment Team regarding treatment of the children and diagnostic information. + Participate in meetings and workshops that would serve as community orientation regarding Easter Seals. + Help organize and supervise extracurricular activities. + Supervise aides assigned to classroom. + Transport students to and from group residence, activities, work, etc. Use of own vehicle is frequent, if not daily. + Develop IEPs within 30 days of Admission. Act as coordinator for therapist's reports for IEP meetings. + Follow program of Certification developed by the state Department of Education and local Master Plan of the Society Experience and Education: + Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university. + Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. + NYS Certification in Special Education K-12 or 7-12. + Flexibility, desire to work outdoors and experience with children is preferred. EOE