Special Education Teacher Elementary (Interim)
Academics WestNew York, New York, United States
Posted December 7, 2023
Full Time
About the Company
Academics West is an independent, high‑support college‑preparatory school that delivers personalized academic instruction and wrap‑around social‑emotional services to students who thrive in an intimate, nurturing setting. Its core offerings include homework help, content tutoring, college guidance, ADHD coaching, executive‑functioning remediation, and mental‑health support, all tailored to students with learning differences or executive‑functioning challenges. The school’s distinctive coach‑in‑residence program and internship pathways bridge classroom learning with real‑world leadership and interpersonal skill development. By fostering independence, resilience, and self‑valuation, Academics West empowers students to become the protagonists of their own educational journeys.
Job Description
Academics West is searching for Special Education Teachers for our Lower School who will be responsible for direct instruction that is designed to address goals and objectives specified in the students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and/or follow the NYS general education guidelines.
Requirements
- Prepare and implement appropriate lesson plans and meet objectives.
- Welcome potential new students and engage them as they complete trial days
- Collaborate with Admissions Department with new onboarding students
- Write weekly progress reports on each student
- Responsible for classroom management oversight
- Frequently consult with clinicians about student’s therapeutic needs
- Review student’s neuropsychological report, LSP and SAP (I.e., CIA profile) to utilize the data to inform student instruction
- Attend IEP meetings and submit supporting documentation as needed
- Required to attend all student and staff meetings
- Required to attend all Professional Development Days
- Assess student progress as requested by Academic Dean
- Complete APC sheets and mark students after every period for the following:
- Manage Focus Teacher/ Teaching Assistant to ensure they fulfill their daily obligations
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Free food & snacks
