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Special Education Head Teacher

Rebecca School LLC
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/13/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Special Education Head Teacher Rebecca School

35 East 21st street NY, NY 10010

Rebecca School is an independent, private therapeutic day school for children ages 3 to 21, promoting the education and development of children with neurodevelopmental delays of relating and communicating, including autism spectrum disorders. Rebecca school was founded in 2006 and utilizes the DIRFloortime® model (Developmental, Individual-difference, Relationship-based) developed by Stanley Greenspan, M.D.

What we offer :

  • Compensation : $73,000.00 - $85,000.00 based on 12-month position based on degree and experience.
  • Consistent Pay : Bi-weekly pay schedule.
  • Professional Development : In-house, as well as access to ongoing professional development and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) with generous conference stipend.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) : Generous PTO and paid holidays that align with school calendar.
  • Schedule : Monday, Thursday and Friday 8 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 PM Tuesday and Wednesday 8 : 00 AM -4 : 30
  • Tuition Reimbursement : Financial support for continuing education in a related field.
  • Health & Wellness : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with an option of a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Retirement Plan : 401(k) with company contributions.

Job Responsibilities :

  • Each week head teachers plan for children’s team reviews with observations / concerns / ideas / issues ready to discuss with interdisciplinary team.
  • Plans and executes lessons that follow Developmentally Appropriate Practice guidelines.
  • Participates in IEP meetings with family and classroom social workers regarding current level of functioning.
  • Plans / meets with classroom staff to discuss issues that arise (re : team, children, planning)
  • Provides training for teaching assistants on direct classroom team.
  • Evaluates Teacher Assistants / paraprofessionals a yearly basis.
  • Administers education assessments to determine a student’s level of function relative to the student’s age and educational placement in the five domains of development.
  • Develops treatment plans and goals based on the DIRFloortime® model (Developmental, Individual-difference, Relationship-based).
  • Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
  • Biweekly emails to families, biannual progress reports, initial entrance summary for new students.
  • Qualifications :

  • Minimum of bachelor’s degree in special education with plan to continue with master’s degree.
  • New York Teacher Certification.
  • Preferred / Nice to have :

  • Knowledge of DIRFloortime® is preferred, but not required.
  • Master’s in special education.
  • New Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

    Salary : $73,000 - $85,000

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