Education of Speech & Hearing Handicapped Teacher (Temporary Leave Replacement)

Ulster Boces • New Paltz, NY

98d • $63,112

About The Position

The Ulster BOCES Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL) Student-Based Programs at Anna Devine is seeking an Education of Speech & Hearing Handicapped Teacher for a temporary leave replacement from November 2025 through June 2026. Experience working with special needs children and Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred. Appropriate NYS certification and fingerprinting required. Ulster BOCES provides programs for students ages five through twenty-one who are identified as needing specialized programs and/or supports according to their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Special Education programs are offered at Ulster BOCES sites in Port Ewen, NY and in leased classrooms in component school districts. They have been developed and offered to meet the specific needs of our students in order to assist them in realizing their potential to achieve both academically and socially. The following programs are available in Special Class configurations of 12:1:1, 8:1:1, 8:1:2, 6:1:2 and 4:1:2. All classes are staffed by a full-time Special Education teacher and either one or two teaching assistants (additional supplementary 1:1 aides may be requested for individual students as per Committee on Special Education recommendations).

Requirements

• Possession of Appropriate NYS Certification in Speech & Language Disabilities or Speech & Hearing Handicapped.
• Possession of Appropriate NYS License as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with special needs children.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence.

Responsibilities

• Enhance a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth of pupils.
• Motivate pupils to develop speech abilities, attitudes, skills and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation, in accordance with each pupil's ability.
• Establish good relationships with other staff members.
• Provide academic experiences appropriate to the needs of pupils.
• Determine speech difficulties of assigned students; prescribe methods of remediation of diagnosed difficulties; and implement methods and materials prescribed to remediate difficulties.
• Develop and use instructional materials suitable for instruction of pupils with a wide range of mental, physical and emotional maturities.
• Develop in all pupils an awareness of their worth as an individual and their role in their family and community.
• Encourage pupils to express themselves creatively.
• Provide individual and small group instruction designed to meet the individual needs of pupils.
• Assist regular education teachers in planning and coordinating appropriate activities for the speech impaired students.
• Promote parent participation and involvement in educational activities provided for their children.
• Communicate regularly with parents by means of written communication and individual parent conferences.
• Interpret school program to parents in order to strengthen parental understanding of the individual pupil's needs and the school's role in the individual pupil's life.
• Provide appropriate climate to establish and reinforce acceptable pupil behavior, attitudes and social skills.
• Cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Select and requisition books, instructional aides and instructional supplies.
• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs as required.
• Participate in faculty meetings and committees.
• Assume other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

• Generous health insurance, dental and vision benefits.
• Paid time off.
• New York state retirement system membership and 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities plan.
• Flexible spending plan, disability benefits, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree