Associate Teacher- Lower School K-5 August 2024

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 currently seeks a highenergy passionate educator to offer 1:1 support as an Associate Teacher in Lower School with a student with moderate to significant disabilities in an inclusion classroom. IDEAL s Associate Teacher program provides a unique opportunity for special and general educators to gain experience through collaboration with established classroom teachers. Associate Teachers will not only support their individual students but also lead small group instruction and occasionally whole group instruction under the guidance of the lead classroom teachers. This role will commence August 2024.

The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to collaborate and follow the design of the established classroom routine as well as the ability to create individual goals for his or her assigned student. Ability to differentiate curriculum establish an individual schedule and design instructional strategies is required. Experience with behavior management and ability to implement creative support strategies is a plus.

In addition to supporting their individual student and working closely with classroom teachers to design and differentiate curriculum Associate Teachers 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 lead weekly wholegroup instruction within the classroom. Still others may want to teach an elective in an area of interest develop an afterschool 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:

• Working as a member of a coteaching team in an inclusive classroom 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 across settings
  
• Creating differentiated lessons and materials to support assigned student s access to curriculum
  
• Communicating proactively on a daily basis with the family of 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 in particular its inclusive learning environment and commitment to social justice
  
• A desire and eagerness to make a difference in the schoolto contribute time and talent outside of therapy sessions to the growth of students and to the broader work and life of the school
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• The ability to collaborate as a part of a team flexibility and a sense of humor
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required; candidates currently enrolled in relevant Masters program encouraged
  
• 12 years of relevant schoolbased practicum camp or volunteer experience
  
• Independent school experience preferred
  

Salary Range: $(this represents the expected salary for this position. Salary will be determined based on education experience and other jobrelated factors)

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 making all employment decisions without unlawful discrimination as to race color creed religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation citizenship or immigration status marital status familial status actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence caregiver status gender identity or expression military status veteran status genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal state or local law.This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures.

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

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