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Gersh Autism Lead Teacher in Long Island City, New York
Academy for Young Minds (AYM) is seeking an experienced Special Education Teacher to join our team and teach in one of our brand new, state-of-the-art classrooms in Long Island City, NY. Classroom ratios are 8:1:2. This is a full-time, 12-month position.
As a Head Teacher at the Academy for Young Minds, you will play a vital role in our mission to provide a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for students on the autism spectrum. The Head Teacher will be responsible for the teaching and oversight of his/her own classroom. This individual will supervise all teaching assistants and aides who teach in the classroom. In conjunction with the leadership team, the Head Teacher will develop and implement individualized curricular activities for each student, collect data on programs and progress toward goals, and assess students to inform curriculum and future learning activities.
Responsibilities
Manage classroom of 8 students with IEPs
Review IEP goals with all staff
Provide appropriate and individualized instruction to all students
Supervise Teaching Assistants and Aides
Participate in curriculum development
Collect data on students’ progress
Assess students’ progress to ensure continued instruction
Lead team meetings for classroom staff
Communicate with parents regularly – phone, meetings, newsletters
Use the Central Reach parent portal
Set a tone of professionalism in the classroom while adhering to the mission, vision, and philosophy of AYM.
Prepare and clean up the classroom each day
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
Valid teaching certification in primary/secondary education
Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, with a focus on special education and working with students on the autism spectrum
Strong knowledge of evidence-based instructional strategies for students on the autism spectrum
Familiarity with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and how to integrate them into the classroom setting
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of professionals
Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with research and best practices in the field
Benefits
Benefits only available for full-time employees:
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development