Special Education Teacher - K-2 Autism Program

Job ID: COBN0327246-0000 Job Type: Full Time (10 Month) Salary/Pay Rate: Per Contract (Per Teacher Contract and Commensurate with Experience) Posted: 11/14/2024 Application Deadline: 02/28/2025 Tentative Start Date: To Be Determined Job Description: The Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is looking for a Special Education Teacher to join our team! In this position, you'll be working in a K-2 Classroom in our 6:2:2 Autism Program in the Jordan-Elbridge School District.

In this program:

Student are diagnosed with Autism or related disorder(s)

The program utilizes the TEACCH model that provides a clearly organized structure and modified environment with an emphasis on visual learning modalities

Students require intensive interventions and supports to manage their behavior

The curriculum is modified for each individual student

This program assists students with communication skills, self-regulation skills, self-help skills, daily living skills and other individualized learning targets

Desired Outcomes: Regents / Local Diploma, CDOS Commencement Credential or Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC) if a student is NYSAA eligible

Should you be the successful candidate, you'll be a part of a great team that believes in our BOCES purpose of UNLEASHING POTENTIAL IN OUR COMMUNITY. We are COLLABORATIVE LEARNERS, ADVENTUROUS IN OUR WORK, SOLUTION-DRIVEN, and JOYFUL IN OUR WORK!

Benefits of Working with us:

Competitive Salary, starting at $54,308- Commensurate with Experience

Full benefits, including health insurance

Paid sick, personal, and family illness

Possibility of Public Service Loan Forgiveness

403B

Flex Spending

Employee Assistance Program

NYS Teacher Retirement System Pension

The Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES hosts classes for students with disabilities on both campuses based and age-appropriate, general education buildings, which ensures the highest possible interaction with their non-disabled peers. The Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES has assumed a prominent position in ensuring true access to the general education curriculum for all its students for over 25 years. A commitment to developing a continuum of quality, researched-based programs for our students is in concert with our long-standing commitment to high expectations and access for students. Candidates should be NYS Certified Special Education Teachers, or eligible for certification shortly. Does this sound like something you'd like to be a part of? To apply, please submit your application today!