LIMITED TIME SIGN-ON BONUSES FOR EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES (31870)

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OPPORTUNITIES IN BRONX, BROOKLYN, MANHATTAN & QUEENS

Birch Family Services is a leading provider of education, employment, and community support services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities and their families in New York City. Every year, the organization supports more than 2,000 people across 31 locations in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. From preschool to graduation, employment, housing, and beyond, Birch Family Services provides fully integrated programs and services to support individuals in achieving their goals across their lifetime.

TITLES ELIBIGLE FOR SIGN-ON BONUSES

Certified Teacher Assistant

Bonus: $3,000 ($2,000 in first check and $1,000 after 90 days)

Work hand-in-hand with the Teacher and related service staff, in all activities necessary to support student attainment of IEP goals, including daily program planning and physical environment organization.

Full-time, school hours. 12-month school year. $19.36 - $21.22 hourly range.

High School or GED required. Possession of New York State Continuing Teaching Assistant Certification or Level I, Level II or Level III New York State Certified Teaching Assistant Certification required.

Special Education Teacher

Bonus: $10,000 ($3,000 in first check, $1,500 after 90 days, $5,000 after sign-on for 2nd school year)

Serving as the collaborative leader of a classroom, you will plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities in an innovative educational setting. Preschool and school age opportunities.

Full-time, school hours. 12-month school year. $49,857 - $87,850 annual salary range.

Bachelor’s or master’s degree required. New York State Certification in Special Education for Students with Disabilities, Grades 1-6 or 7-12, Initial or Professional. Willing to consider bachelor’s-level candidates currently enrolled in a Special Education Master’s Program leading to Teacher Certification.

Physical Therapist

Bonus: $5,000 ($3,300 in first check, $1,700 after 90 days)

Treat in a school environment serving children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Assess student motor skills while developing and implementing goals to enhance learning potential. Assist students in acquiring functional performance skills needed to participate in and benefit from the educational environment, and to help the student function independently.

Full or Part-Time, school hours. 12-month school year. $71,073 – $77,856 annual salary range for full-time. Part-time salaries pro-rated.

Master’s degree in physical therapy from an APTA-accredited program with all field work completed, NY State Physical Therapy license and certification required. 1-2 years of related experience preferred.

Occupational Therapist

Bonus: $5,000 ($3,300 in first check, $1,700 after 90 days)

Treat in a school environment serving children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Evaluate and assess student fine and gross motor coordination as they impact on the ability to participate and benefit from the educational environment. Implement IEP goals designed to enhance the student's learning potential and acquisition of functional performance skills needed to participate in and benefit from the educational environment as well as help the student function independently.

Full or Part-Time, school hours. 12-month school year. $71,073 – $77,856 annual salary range for full-time. Part-time salaries pro-rated.

Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an AMA and