Associate Teacher, Middle School

1 month ago

New York, United States The IDEAL School of Manhattan Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Title: Associate Teacher, Middle School

Reports to: Head of Middle School

Projected Start Date: August 21, 2024

Work Location: 5 Hanover Square, New York, NY 10004


The IDEAL School of Manhattan is an inclusion school dedicated to creating a diverse community that affirms and accepts the full identities of all people, while inspiring academic excellence, creative leadership, and a desire to build a more just and equitable world.


Position Description

The IDEAL School of Manhattan currently seeks a high-energy, passionate educator to offer 1:1 support as an Associate Teacher in Middle School with a student with moderate to significant disabilities in an inclusion classroom. IDEAL’s Associate Teacher program provides a unique opportunity for special and general educators to gain experience through collaboration with established classroom teachers. Associate Teachers will not only support their individual student but will also support students in small groups under the guidance of the lead classroom teachers. This role will commence late August 2024.

The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to collaborate and follow the design of the established classroom routine, as well as the ability to create individual goals for his or her assigned student. The ability to differentiate curriculum and design instructional support is required. Experience with behavior management and the ability to implement creative strategies is a plus. This individual may provide mobility support and assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) as needed.

In addition to supporting her or his individual student and working closely with classroom teachers to design and differentiate curriculum, Associate Teachers can select an individual area in which they will contribute to school life and be supported in growing their skills. Some may elect to provide tutoring or lead small groups each day in the Lower, Middle, or High School Learning Centers, while others may want to teach an elective in an area of interest, develop an after-school workshop, or create another project that develops a skill set and benefits the IDEAL community. Discussion of the broader area in which successful candidates would like to contribute and grow is a part of the hiring process.

Responsibilities include:

  • Working as a member of a teaching team in an inclusive school to plan and differentiate curriculum, support established classroom routines, and support all students

  • Collaborating and following the design of the established classroom curriculum, as well as creating and implementing individual goals for assigned student

  • Partnering with teachers, therapists, and additional professionals on the implementation of support strategies across settings

  • Creating differentiated lessons and materials to support assigned student’s access to the curriculum

  • Providing support for Activities of Daily Living, as needed

  • Communicating proactively on a daily basis with the family of assigned student

  • Attending CSE meetings and yearly goal reviews, as needed

  • Utilizing specific instructional techniques to meet individual student needs

  • Supporting the school by contributing in an aspect of school life determined in coordination with division head and lead teachers

Essential Qualifications:

  • Appreciation for the school’s mission

  • A strong understanding of differentiation

  • The ability to collaborate as a part of a team

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • A desire to make a difference in the school--to contribute time and talent outside of the classroom to the growth of students and the school



Requirements

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; candidates currently enrolled in relevant Master's program encouraged

  • 1-2 years of relevant school-based, practicum, camp, or volunteer experience

  • Independent school experience preferred



Benefits

Benefits Include: Paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending program, health reimbursement account, commuter benefits program, income protection via short and long-term disability benefits, paid family leave, employer provided lunch options, professional development opportunities, 403(b) plan with employer contribution(waiting period applies).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The IDEAL School of Manhattan is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and job applicants and to making all employment decisions without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, caregiver status, gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures.


This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.



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