Overview
The County is establishing an in-house therapy team to provide evaluations and therapy services for children in the Early Intervention Program with the Whole Health Dept.
The positions will primarily provide services in the client’s home.
The professional Special Education Teacher position includes responsibilities for providing comprehensive evaluation, and
education of infants and children from birth to three years of age, who are mild to severely delayed or disabled. This includes
children with autism, sensory processing disorders, down syndrome, emotional disturbances, multiple disabilities, hearing and
visual impairments, speech – language and physical impairments. The Special Instruction Teacher will work collaboratively with
a diverse population of physicians, children, their families/caregivers, and Whole Health staff as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Full job description online at: https://www.tompkinscivilservice.org/civilservice/post/8328
About Tompkins County Whole Health
Tompkins County Whole Health, a joint public health and mental health organization, provides numerous programs and services for Tompkins County residents. Learn more at: tompkinscountyny.gov/health
Our Mission:
Our mission is to build a healthy, equitable community in Tompkins County by addressing the root causes of health disparities and integrating mental, physical and environmental health.
Our Vision:
We envision a future where every person in Tompkins County can achieve wellness.
Our Intent:
An integrated and empowered team, advancing a collaborative effort to promote prevention and equitably improve individual and population health.