Salary: $45 / Hour Must have NYS Teacher Certification Certification in Special Education (1-6, 7-12 or 5-9) $45/hr - Start Date: 8/28. Ithaca NY Hours: 9am-3:30/3:40pm Requirements: -The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts. -All candidates must possess New York State Teacher Certification in New York State, Certification in Special Education (1-6, 7-12 or 5-9) or qualify to obtain it by the first date of employment. Licensed teachers from other states may qualify for reciprocity. Description: Provide Special Education Services to Secondary School Students, 6-12 grade students with a range of disabilities in an inclusive setting. Duties include, but are not limited to, IEP Development, co-planning & co-teaching, participating in PLC and grade-level, team PLC meetings. Collaborating with classroom teachers and therapists and communicating with families. Experience with AAC Devices an asset Desired Characteristics ? An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure that students thrive; ? Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community; ? Ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual. Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.