If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. (http://wd5.myworkday.com/wday/authgwy/yai/login.htmld?) Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities + Collaborates with classroom teacher in performance of teaching functions providing support to students and coteaching. + Provides instructional and behavioral management support to students. + Works with children in small and large group settings, as well as individually, under the supervision of the Director of Education. + Participates in lesson planning process, preparing and/or delivering lessons to students both individually and in small groups. + Provides classroom coverage as a substitute teacher as needed, overseeing and leading lessons for various classrooms of 6 to 8 school-aged children with brain injuries or brain-based disabilities in absence of classroom teacher. + Communicates with parents, staff and administration, as appropriate. + Provides direction, support and supervision to the paraprofessionals in the classroom. + Collaborates in the planning and implementation of a supportive and challenging developmentally appropriate program. + Collaborates with each student’s iHOPE therapy team as necessary and appropriate, implementing therapy recommendations in the classroom accordingly to support optimal treatment of the student. + Participates in setting up, cleaning and maintaining classroom equipment and supplies. + May participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, when necessary and appropriate and/or provide information to classroom teacher and/or director regarding students as needed. + Performs all other duties, as assigned Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) + Associate’s degree preferably in education-related field; or + Current certificate and registration as a Level III Teaching Assistant issued by the New York State Education Department ; or + Satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training; and + Exhibits exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills + Exhibits the ability to take initiative + Highly flexible personality type Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) + B achelor’s degree in education or a related field + Two (2) years of experience in an educational setting + Current enrollment in a New York State registered Master’s Program for Special Education Teacher’s Certificate (or equivalent) Compensation: $53,900-61,600 Salary All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.