Head Teacher

1 week ago

New York, United States Gersh Autism Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Gersh Autism is a leading organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. With over 28 years of experience, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including education, therapy, independent living skills, life plan management, residential services, vocational training, events, and recreation.

Academy for Young Minds (AYM) is seeking an experienced Special Education Teacher to join our team and teach in one of our brand new, state-of-the-art classrooms in Long Island City, NY. Classroom ratios are 8:1:2. This is a full-time, 12-month position.

As a Head Teacher at the Academy for Young Minds, you will play a vital role in our mission to provide a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for students on the autism spectrum. The Head Teacher will be responsible for the teaching and oversight of his/her own classroom. This individual will supervise all teaching assistants and aides who teach in the classroom. In conjunction with the leadership team, the Head Teacher will develop and implement individualized curricular activities for each student, collect data on programs and progress toward goals, and assess students to inform curriculum and future learning activities.



Responsibilities
  • Manage classroom of 8 students with IEPs
  • Review IEP goals with all staff
  • Provide appropriate and individualized instruction to all students
  • Supervise Teaching Assistants and Aides
  • Participate in curriculum development
  • Collect data on students’ progress
  • Assess students’ progress to ensure continued instruction
  • Lead team meetings for classroom staff
  • Communicate with parents regularly – phone, meetings, newsletters
  • Use the Central Reach parent portal
  • Set a tone of professionalism in the classroom while adhering to the mission, vision, and philosophy of AYM.
  • Prepare and clean up the classroom each day

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
  • Valid teaching certification in primary/secondary education
  • Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, with a focus on special education and working with students on the autism spectrum
  • Strong knowledge of evidence-based instructional strategies for students on the autism spectrum
  • Familiarity with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and how to integrate them into the classroom setting
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of professionals
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with research and best practices in the field

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Retirement plan
  • Flexible spending account

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