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Working At Inspire
Since 1950 INSPIRE has been serving the needs of those who need us most. We provide day habilitation, community habilitation, social and recreational programs, speech/language pathology and more. In addition, INSPIRE Kids, a special education preschool, serves students at locations in Goshen, Monroe, and Newburgh.
We are seeking energetic, caring, and dependable candidates that will build relationships with the individuals we serve, both adults and children with developmental disabilities.
If you want to make a difference in someone’s life and are looking for a rewarding job, this may be the career for you. Come join our growing organization and help make a positive impact in our community.
Assistant Executive Director
INSPIRE operates in partnership with ADAPT Community Network, is an affiliate of Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State, and a member of Hudson Valley Service Providers.
Job Functions: INSPIRE is seeking an Assistant Executive Director to collaborate with the Executive Director to sustain, promote, and grow departmental programs and services. The Assistant Executive Director will supervise budgets for regular and special programs and expenses. They will also contribute to the agency’s strategic goals and objectives, as well as the overall management of the organization and serve as information officer for crisis communication. The Assistant Executive Director will coordinate and lead the Incident Review Committee, and the Health & Safety Committee and ensure organizational legal and regulatory compliance in collaboration with the Compliance Officer.
Qualifications: A master’s degree in a field related to education and/or human services. Minimum 5 years leadership experience in not-for-profit, education and/or human services, including experience in the development of programs; evaluation of program effectiveness; team building; policy development, fiscal oversight and familiarity with operations of human services programs.
Salary Range: $90,000-$95,000, depending on experience
This is a full-time position that requires on-site attendance.
Speech Language Pathologist
Provide evaluation and intervention in areas of communication (speech, voice, language, fluency, pragmatics)
Responsibilities:
· Provide quality evaluation and therapy services for students
· Recommend goals and objectives that are educationally appropriate and medically necessary, measurable, well-written and reflect the student’s intervention needs
· Administer formal and informal assessments appropriately, interprets the results accurately, and diagnoses appropriately
· Accurately prescribe and provide services in accordance with medical/clinical plans of care, IEPs and IFSPs
· Complete required documentation that is accurate and timely
Requirements:
· Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology
- New York State license and current registration as a Speech-Language Pathologist
- Teaching certification in Students with Speech-Language Disorders (TSSLD) or Speech & Hearing Handicaps (TSHH)
- Strong verbal and written language skills, and demonstrated ability to work well within a team
Pay: $59,500.00 – $66,000.00 per year
Occupational Therapist
Our OTs provide occupational therapy for Inspire Kids students consistently with IEP mandates. Additional duties include completing all necessary documentation and participating as part of a program teams with other therapies and special education.
Candidates must have a New York State license in good standing and current registration as an Occupational Therapist. Direct experience providing occupational therapy with children. Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain accurate and timely documentation. Ability to work well within a team.
This is a part time 48-week school-year position that includes a six-week summer session.
Part time salary will be based on based full time salary
Pay: $59,000.00 – $66,000.00 per year
Connections Coordinator
INSPIRE Connections is a program offered by Inspire that provides opportunities for families to connect with each other and with resources by offering annual series of meetings and presentations on topics of interest to families and individuals with I/DD and/or special educational needs. This position will expand Inspire Connections to include resource and referral assistance for families and individuals seeking supports for developmental and special education needs.
Pay: $18.00/hr.
Job Type: Part-time 15-20 per week
Support & Services Coordinator
The Support & Services Coordinator is responsible for monthly unit tracking and all fiscal functions within the Disability Services department.
Responsibilities include functioning as the ISS Representative for the Agency, tracking petty cash reimbursements for Day Hab program and generating and tracking Disability Services vouchers and expenses. The Support & Services Coordinator will also generate monthly budget comparison reports and assist with budget planning and provide clerical and organizational support with the department.
Must have extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel along with two years of administrative and/or financial experience. A valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation also required. Experience with direct care and/or developmental disabilities preferred. High School diploma required
Pay: $17.50-$19.00
Assistant Education Director
This position is part of a program management team of certified administrators directing curriculum, behavioral supports, related services, regulatory compliance, and program innovations for children ages 3-5 years supported in self-contained and integrated classrooms.
Responsibilities
- Supervision of teachers and classroom paraprofessionals, representing the program at district meetings, and participation in the agency’s management team.
- Direction of CTAs and light teaching duties/coverage duties are included.
Qualifications
- A master’s degree in education or equivalent is required.
- NYS Initial or Professional Certification as School Building Leader (SBL) or NYS Permanent Certification in School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS) required.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience with preschool education preferred.
- Knowledge of NYS regulations on Preschool Special Education referral and eligibility. NYS Office for Children and Family Services daycare regulations, and of NYS Medicaid-in-Education requirements.
Supervision is available for applicants requiring supervised employment to satisfy SBL certification requirements.
Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Pre-School Special Education Teacher
Must have MS/BS in Special Education and New York State Certification Student with Disabilities B-2 or BA/BS with teacher license working toward master’s degree. Our school schedule also includes a six (6) week summer session.
Salary: $52,500.00 – $65,000.00 per year
Teacher’s Aide
Assist with setting up classrooms daily, arrival/departure, toileting, snack/lunch and playground routines. Work the 48-week school year which includes a 6-week summer session.
Salary: $15.65/hour
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Part time: Com Hab and Respite
Full time: Day Habilitation – Valid NYS Driver’s license required.
Salary: $16.00/hour
Please send your resume to humanresources@inspirecp.org
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