BRIDGES Instructor (PT) - SUNY Orange

Job Description

SUNY Orange is seeking a diverse individual to join our BRIDGES team. The BRIDGES Program at SUNY Orange is an Inclusive Post-Secondary Program for students with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities. The BRIDGES Instructor is responsible for developing and implementing instruction plans to meet the needs of a diverse college aged student population. This includes instructing a variety of classes, differentiating instruction to include kinesthetic, visual and auditory learners. Classes include direct instruction on the topic while providing hands-on activities to meet various learning styles.

We have positions open on both our Newburgh and Middletown Campuses.

Requirements

Education Required: Associate's Degree or higher

Experience Required: At least two years of experience in teaching individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a school setting. Demonstrated ability to tailor teaching/facilitation styles and interactions with students to provide both group and individualized instruction that meet the needs of students goals.

Must have reliable transportation to and from the College campuses and other sites as needed.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Worker Characteristics

• Bachelor's degree
• Community college or higher education experience
• Credential in Special Education
• Occupational Therapy Credentials or other related fields
• Master's Degree in Special Education, Psychology, Speech Language Pathology or related fields
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with supervising personnel, coworkers, all constituents and the public
• Perform well under pressure, within time constraints, with a high degree of accuracy, diplomacy and confidentiality
• Ability to coordinate work flow while dealing with multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to present complex information and data in coherent fashion
• Bilingual Skills
  
  

Additional Information

Deadline for Applying: Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until successful candidate has been identified.

Position begins ASAP

Salary: $25 - $28 per hour for no more than 29 hours per week.

SUNY Orange offers a competitive benefits package which includes

• Retirement Plans
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible
  
  

Please see application instructions below.

Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education. Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to: Iris Martinez-Davis, Civil Rights Compliance Officer, 115 South Street, Middletown NY 10940, (845) 341-4662, iris.martinezdavis@sunyorange.edu.

Application Instructions

Required

Create a SUNY Orange Employment Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References: Include three (3) professional references (including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate.
• Orange County Community College values a diverse and inclusive community. Please include in your cover letter an answer to the following questions:
• How has diversity and inclusion played a part in your career?
• How would you bring that insight into your position at the college?
  
  

Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed. Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at www.naces.org to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable.

All applicants must have the legal right to accept employment in the United States. SUNY Orange does not support visa applications.

Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation.

Returning Applicants - Login to your SUNY Orange Employment Account to check your completed application.