Associate Teacher Lower School

The IDEAL School of Manhattan

The IDEAL School of Manhattan is an inclusion school dedicated to creating a diverse community that affirms and accepts the full identities of all people, while inspiring academic excellence, creative leadership, and a desire to build a more just and equitable world.

Position Description:

The IDEAL School of Manhattan has an opening for high-energy, passionate educators to work as an Associate Teacher with a Lower School student in need of support to access curriculum and community in an inclusion school. IDEAL s Associate Teacher program provides a unique opportunity for special educators to gain experience through collaboration with established classroom teachers.

Experience with behavior management and implementing modified behavior plans is required and experience working with BCBA is a plus. This person must have a strong ability to collaborate and follow the design of the established class routines, as well as the ability to create individual goals for his or her assigned student. The ability to differentiate and modify the curriculum and implement creative support strategies is required.

In addition to supporting their student and working closely with lead teachers to design and differentiate curriculum, Associate Teachers can select an individual area in which they will contribute to school life and be supported in growing their skills. Some may elect to provide tutoring or lead small groups each day in the Lower, Middle, or High School Learning Centers, while others may want to teach an elective in an area of interest, develop an after-school workshop, or create another project that develops a skill set and benefits the IDEAL community. Discussion of the broader area in which successful candidates would like to contribute and grow is a part of the hiring process.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Working as a member of the Lower School classroom teaching team in an inclusive setting to plan and differentiate curriculum, establish classroom routines, and support all students
  

• Collaborating and following the design of the established classroom curriculum, as well as creating and implementing individual goals for assigned student
  

• Partnering with teachers, therapists, and additional professionals on the implementation of support strategies for assigned student across settings
  

• Implementing modified behavior plans and behavior management as needed for assigned student
  

• Creating differentiated lessons and materials to support assigned student s access to the curriculum
  

• Communicating proactively on a daily basis with the family of the assigned student
  

• Attending CSE meetings and yearly goal reviews, as needed
  

• Utilizing specific instructional techniques to meet individual student needs
  

• Supporting the school by contributing in an aspect of school life determined in coordination with division head and lead teachers
  

• Providing support for Activities of Daily Living, as needed
  

Essential Qualities:

• Appreciation for the school s mission
  

• A strong understanding of differentiation
  

• The ability to collaborate as a part of a team
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  

• A desire to make a difference in the school--to contribute time and talent outside of the classroom to the growth of students and the school
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelors degree and relevant experience; candidates currently enrolled in relevant Masters program encouraged
  

• 1-2 years of relevant school-based, practicum, camp, or volunteer experience
  

• Independent school experience preferred
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

The IDEAL School of Manhattan is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and job applicants and to administer all employment activities regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, gender identity or expression, citizenship, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The IDEAL School of Manhattan will not tolerate any action by its directors, officers, employees, supervisors, agents or independent contractors in violation of such policy.

This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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