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YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities Hiring for Associate Teacher at Manhattan, NY Full Time

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Full Job Description

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Mission Statement

The iHOPE school community strives to provide comprehensive services for our students, who present with a variety of diagnoses including Traumatic Brain Injury, Acquired Brain Injury, and other brain-based disorders. Our students participate in academic instruction with appropriate modification and adaptation, as well as therapeutic services, based upon a collaborative, researched-based model that integrates current technology. iHOPE is committed to learners with complex needs and to their social, emotional, adaptive and educational advancement. Accessibility and integration into the larger community are at the core of our belief system.
Position Summary:
The Associate Teacher will participate in lesson planning; implement individualized curriculum developed for our students; perform as a substitute teacher; contribute to supportive and challenging classroom environments; work collaboratively; and use developmentally appropriate instructional methods, under the supervision of the Special Education Director.
Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities
  • Collaborates with classroom teacher in performance of teaching functions.
  • Provides instructional and behavioral management support to students.
  • Works with children in a small and large group setting as well as individually under the supervision of the Director of Special Education.
  • Delivers lessons to students both individually and in small groups.
  • Oversees various classrooms of 6 to 8 school-aged children with brain injuries or brain-based disabilities when necessary and appropriate.
  • Participates in IEP meetings when necessary and appropriate.
  • Communicates with parents, staff and administration as appropriate
  • Supports and provides direction and supervision to the paraprofessionals in the classroom.
  • Collaborates in the planning and implementation of a supportive and challenging developmentally appropriate program.
  • Collaborates with each student’s therapy team as necessary and appropriate and implements therapy recommendations in the classroom as appropriate.
  • Participates in setting up, cleaning and maintaining classroom equipment and supplies.
  • Performs all other duties, as assigned
Minimum Qualification Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in education or related field or Level III Teacher’s Assistant Certificate
  • Exhibits exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills
  • Exhibits the ability to take initiative.
  • A highly flexible personality type.
Preferred Qualification Requirements
  • Two years of experience in an educational setting preferred.
  • Current enrollment in Master’s Program for Special Education Teacher’s Certificate preferred.
Full-time positions:
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Medical and dental insurance (with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision)
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 403(b) retirement with employer match
  • Life insurance and long-term disability
  • Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more!
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    Benefits

    page to learn more!

Compensation Range:
  • $49,000 $53,000 per year
YAI/iHOPE has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy for its staff. If hired, you will be required to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine pursuant to this policy from a provider of your choice, unless you are granted a reasonable accommodation based upon disability or religion pursuant to federal, state, or local law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Overview

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  • Job Title: YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities Hiring for Associate Teacher at Manhattan, NY