What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Rebecca School?
Special Education Teacher at Rebecca Schools
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: $54,000.00 - $75,000.00 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 : $54,000 - $75,000
