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Orange-Ulster BOCES Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped in Goshen, New York
Work in an exciting and meaningful field teaching children with developmental disabilities.
We are seeking a Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped to provide comprehensive services to students in the areas of language, speech and communication development.
Orange-Ulster BOCES provides the foundation and knowledge that enables its students to venture forth in any direction they choose.
Students served (K-12) include individuals with significant developmental and intellectual disabilities, social/emotional needs, behavior management needs and/or learning differences.
You’ll do this by:
• Understanding the needs that will maximize a student's speech-language proficiency and communication effectiveness through work in individual and group sessions, support with push-in services as appropriate and collaborating with classroom teachers regularly
• Serving as the subject matter expert, working directly with identifying, developing and implementing appropriate instructional strategies, materials, equipment and environmental factors that will maximize a student's speech and language functioning
• Evaluating short-term objectives on a regular basis
• Possessing the critical thinking skills to effectively assess, develop and deliver training and information for special education personnel and parents in augmentative and alternative communication systems
Why this is a great job:
You will make a difference!
As a Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped, you will be supported by a team of dedicated, skilled and caring colleagues working collectively to provide innovative and varied educational opportunities for students.
Along with making a difference, you will receive:
• Competitive salary per contract, based on experience and demonstrated abilities
• Benefits include paid holidays, sick & personal time
• NYS retirement and health & dental insurance
• Professional training opportunities to encourage continuous improvement and professional growth
What you bring to our team:
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid teaching credential authorizing specialized services for students in the area of Speech and Hearing Handicapped or Speech and Language Disabilities
• Experience preparing sequential and meaningful instruction geared to the student’s assessed needs, IEP goals and objectives, functioning, and motivational levels
• A personal drive for continuous learning and a desire to develop your skills
Job Qualifications
NYS Certification Required
Position Start Date:09/03/2024
Application Deadline:07/19/2024