Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Special Education Teacher at Rebecca Schools

1 Bradford Rd Mount Vernon, NY 10553, USA

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.

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