Abilities First

ABILITIES FIRST, INC

Special Education Teacher - Myers Corners Education Center

Special Education Teacher

Master’s in Special Education with NYS Certification or Bachelor’s in Special Education with provisional/certification; ability to assist with wheelchair mobility; CPR/First Aid.

Speech Language Pathologist - Myers Corners Education Center

Speech Language Pathologist

Masters in Speech-Language Pathology; NYS licensure as a Speech Pathologist; NYS teacher certification; school-based experience preferred.

Teacher Aide - Temp - Myers Corners Education Center

Teacher Aide

High school diploma; experience in early childhood and special education preferred; ability to assist students with disabilities and perform daily classroom activities.

Occupational Therapist - Myers Corners Educational Center

Occupational Therapist

Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as an Occupational Therapist with NYS registration; BS/MS in Occupational Therapy; valid NYS driver’s license; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; CPR/First Aid certifications; school-based, 32.5 hours/week.

Substitute Teacher Aide / Teacher Assistant - LaGrange School Program

Teacher Aide / Teaching Assistant

Substitute Teacher Aide/Teaching Assistant role in LaGrange School program; HS diploma required; experience with children/disabilities preferred; NYS Teacher Assistant Certification required for teaching assistant track.

Substitute Teacher- LaGrange School Program

Substitute Teacher

Master’s or Bachelor’s in Special Education; NYS certification; experience with students with disabilities preferred.

Temporary Teacher Aide - New Windsor Preschool

High school diploma required; experience in early childhood or special education preferred; ability to assist students with mobility and daily tasks.

Master’s in Special Education with NYS teaching certification, orBachelor’s in Special Education with graduate coursework and provisional Certification; NYS driver license; ability to assist students with mobility; 32.5 hours/week.

Master's in Special Education with NYS certification or Bachelor's in Special Education with NYS provisional/certificate; NYS driver's license; ability to assist with mobility and safety tasks.

Community Connections

Community Connections Specialist

HS diploma required; driver license; English communication; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; coaching and documentation skills.

Teacher Aide - Temp

High school diploma; experience in early childhood and special education preferred; ability to assist students with mobility and daily care.

ABILITIES FIRST, INC - Respite - Self Directed

Respite Worker

High school diploma required; one year ex with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred; reliable transportation required.

Internships / Volunteer Opportunities!

Internship

Student internships open; unpaid; course credit required; flexible scheduling; spring internships available.

Title	Location	Date
Special Education Teacher - Myers Corners Education Center Full Time · $56K-$67K/yr Wappingers Falls, New York, United States · Onsite	Wappingers Falls, New York, United States Onsite	May 2, 2025
Speech Language Pathologist - Myers Corners Education Center Part Time · $72K-$77K/yr Wappingers Falls, New York, United States · Onsite	Wappingers Falls, New York, United States Onsite	May 2, 2025
Teacher Aide - Temp - Myers Corners Education Center Full Time, Temporary Wappingers Falls, New York, United States · Onsite	Wappingers Falls, New York, United States Onsite	May 2, 2025
Occupational Therapist - Myers Corners Educational Center Full Time · $72K-$77K/yr Wappingers Falls, New York, United States · Onsite	Wappingers Falls, New York, United States Onsite	May 2, 2025
Substitute Teacher Aide / Teacher Assistant - LaGrange School Program Part Time · $34K-$39K/yr Poughkeepsie, New York, United States · Onsite	Poughkeepsie, New York, United States Onsite	May 1, 2025
Substitute Teacher- LaGrange School Program Part Time · $56K-$67K/yr Poughkeepsie, New York, United States · Onsite	Poughkeepsie, New York, United States Onsite	Apr 28, 2025
Temporary Teacher Aide - New Windsor Preschool Temporary · $34K-$39K/yr New Windsor, New York, United States · Onsite	New Windsor, New York, United States Onsite	Apr 25, 2025
Special Education Teacher Full Time · $55K-$64K/yr New Windsor, New York, United States · Onsite	New Windsor, New York, United States Onsite	Mar 31, 2025
Special Education Teacher Full Time · $53K-$54K Middletown, New York, United States · Onsite	Middletown, New York, United States Onsite	Mar 5, 2025
Community Connections Full Time · $37K-$39K/yr Poughkeepsie, New York, United States · Onsite	Poughkeepsie, New York, United States Onsite	Mar 5, 2025
Teacher Aide - Temp Full Time, Temporary · $34K-$37K/yr Middletown or New Windsor · Onsite	Middletown or New Windsor Onsite	Feb 25, 2025
ABILITIES FIRST, INC - Respite - Self Directed Part Time · $32K-$43K/yr · 1+ YOE Dutchess County, New York, United States · Onsite	Dutchess County, New York, United States Onsite	May 29, 2024
Internships / Volunteer Opportunities! Internship, Volunteer Poughkeepsie, New York, United States · Onsite	Poughkeepsie, New York, United States Onsite	Mar 8, 2024

Activities	Special educationResidential habilitationDay habilitationEmployment servicesCommunity support
Headquarters	US
Industries	Individual and Family ServicesSpecial Education
Name	Abilities First
Employees	650
Type	Non-Profit
Subsidiaries	Foundation for Abilities First NY
Tagline	Provides support services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Founded	1,962
Website	abilitiesfirstny.org

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