What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Student Support Teacher (Upper School) position at Berman Hebrew Academy?
Educational Student Support Teacher (Upper School)
About the Position
Berman Hebrew Academy is a Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School seeking dynamic educators for the 2024-2025 school year. We are a warm and inclusive community of learners– students, educators, administrators, and staff offering a private Jewish education to children from Early Childhood – 12th Grade all together on one beautiful campus. We are driven by a passion for academic excellence in General and Judaic Studies, religious commitment, and character development. We foster a sense of respect and responsibility, and nurture a love for and commitment to the land and state of Israel– its history, culture, people, and language.
Our teachers value a growth mindset both in their personal achievements and those of their students. They are not only experts in their content areas, but also mentors and role models who guide our students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming independent lifelong learners and future leaders.
We are seeking an Educational Student Support Teacher (or Resource teacher) beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.
The ideal candidate will have:
- At least three years of relevant experience teaching students with learning differences.
- Expertise in best practices for supporting students with learning differences in both mainstream and Resource classrooms.
- Strong knowledge of learning theory, differentiated instruction, accommodations, and research-based strategies.
- Ability to model, promote, and collaborate on best instructional practices with classroom teachers.
- Understanding of the academic, social, and emotional needs of high school students with learning differences.
- Effective communicator who values collaboration and teamwork, with parents and colleagues.
- Commitment to lifelong learning including openness to feedback, for continuous professional growth, and targeted professional development in Special Education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Special Education or equivalent
- A Maryland/DC/Virginia teaching certification in Special Education
- Knowledge of Hebrew and/or Judaic Studies
Salary and Benefits
This is a full time position and the annual salary range is approximately $50,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience. Benefits include eligibility for health, dental, vision, and disability insurances. The school provides generous paid time off and immediate enrollment in a 403(b) plan (including a match after two years of employment).
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and references to jobs@mjbha.org and include “US ESS Teacher” in the subject line.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Private school
- Religious school
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- classroom teaching: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Rockville, MD 20853 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $80,000
