What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Teacher position at Academics West?
Benefits:
- School Retirement contribution
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Start date: November 2024
About the Middles School Teacher Position:
Academics West is searching for a Middle School Teacher. Teacher will be responsible for direct instruction designed to address goals and objectives specified in the student's education plan and/or follow the NYS Common Core guidelines. The ideal candidate is bright, energetic, and motivated to help children with who learn best in a small setting.
The teacher’s primary function is to educate our students using the most up-to-date pedagogy. Teachers will collaborate with clinical staff to develop and execute the appropriate classroom management plans. We encourage all teachers to go beyond the classroom and model the Academics West mission. Staff will be coached in the foundational knowledge of our CIA model and how to implement it within the confines of our classrooms. Teachers will directly report to the Associate Director of Education.
About Us:
Located in the heart of Lincoln Center-NYC, Academics West is a high-support college preparatory program that services up to 80 students from kindergarten through 12th grade who exhibit social-emotional challenges and/or learning differences. Our small student-to-teacher ratio (typically 10:1:1 but can be slightly higher) allows us to work more intensively with students, achieving positive outcomes. Clinically Informed Academics (CIA) is an approach infused throughout the curriculum that considers the whole student to formulate effective individualized learning strategies. This approach combines clinical knowledge with academic interventions to help students improve beyond what traditional methods can achieve.
Responsibilities:
* Prepare and implement lesson in core subject areas.
* Model and implement consistent classroom management techniques for all students.
* Collaborate with the clinicians to ensure consistent expectations and strategies are used to support students.
* Review and assess student data to drive instruction in the classroom.
* Use Crisis Prevention Institute (“CPI”) strategies to de-escalate students.
* Welcome potential new students and engage them as they complete trial days.
* Author bi-weekly progress reports for each student in their core academic subjects.
* Inform student instruction and become familiar with each student’s learning profile.
* Attend IEP meetings as needed, and submit supporting documentation as requested.
* Attend all required student and staff meetings throughout the school year.
* Attend all Professional Development Days.
* Assess student progress throughout the academic year.
* Oversee the assigned Teaching Assistant in your classroom.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree or Master’s Degree in General Education or Special Education
* 1-3 years of experience teaching students
* Excellent communication skills
* New York State (or other US state) Certification in Education
* Interest or prior behavior management training
* Prior experience working with students who exhibit mild to moderate learning challenges preferred
About the Middles School Teacher Position:
Academics West is searching for a Middle School Teacher. Teacher will be responsible for direct instruction designed to address goals and objectives specified in the student's education plan and/or follow the NYS Common Core guidelines. The ideal candidate is bright, energetic, and motivated to help children with who learn best in a small setting.
The teacher’s primary function is to educate our students using the most up-to-date pedagogy. Teachers will collaborate with clinical staff to develop and execute the appropriate classroom management plans. We encourage all teachers to go beyond the classroom and model the Academics West mission. Staff will be coached in the foundational knowledge of our CIA model and how to implement it within the confines of our classrooms. Teachers will directly report to the Associate Director of Education.
About Us:
Located in the heart of Lincoln Center-NYC, Academics West is a high-support college preparatory program that services up to 80 students from kindergarten through 12th grade who exhibit social-emotional challenges and/or learning differences. Our small student-to-teacher ratio (typically 10:1:1 but can be slightly higher) allows us to work more intensively with students, achieving positive outcomes. Clinically Informed Academics (CIA) is an approach infused throughout the curriculum that considers the whole student to formulate effective individualized learning strategies. This approach combines clinical knowledge with academic interventions to help students improve beyond what traditional methods can achieve.
Responsibilities:
* Prepare and implement lesson in core subject areas.
* Model and implement consistent classroom management techniques for all students.
* Collaborate with the clinicians to ensure consistent expectations and strategies are used to support students.
* Review and assess student data to drive instruction in the classroom.
* Use Crisis Prevention Institute (“CPI”) strategies to de-escalate students.
* Welcome potential new students and engage them as they complete trial days.
* Author bi-weekly progress reports for each student in their core academic subjects.
* Inform student instruction and become familiar with each student’s learning profile.
* Attend IEP meetings as needed, and submit supporting documentation as requested.
* Attend all required student and staff meetings throughout the school year.
* Attend all Professional Development Days.
* Assess student progress throughout the academic year.
* Oversee the assigned Teaching Assistant in your classroom.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree or Master’s Degree in General Education or Special Education
* 1-3 years of experience teaching students
* Excellent communication skills
* New York State (or other US state) Certification in Education
* Interest or prior behavior management training
* Prior experience working with students who exhibit mild to moderate learning challenges preferred
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000