Teacher - Special Education - Sub

[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)_** * Bachelor’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 starts at $25 per hour** 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.