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About the Role
Gersh Autism Academy in Bronx, NY is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to serve as the Primary Educator for students in a year-round school program. This role involves leading daily instructional programs, communicating with students and parents, and developing lesson plans aligned with IEP goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily instructional programs to drive superior student achievement through in school instruction.
- Communicate and interface with parents/caretakers to ensure their child’s successful participation.
- Utilize digital platforms and tools when applicable.
- Use motivational skills and strategies to encourage student learning and engagement.
- Provide daily and weekly lesson plans that align with each student’s IEP goals.
- Record daily attendance, including start and end times of classroom instruction.
- Complete required daily session notes documenting lesson plan implementation, objectives, activities, and measurable outcomes.
- Participate in all CSE/IEP meetings as needed.
- Update IEPs/goals as needed.
- Coach and mentor parents to support their child's daily learning.
- Prepare resources, lesson plans, and materials.
- Monitor and document student participation.
- Communicate daily progress and roadblocks to direct supervisor and/or BCBA.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (Master's preferred) in education, special education or related field or professional certification required.
- NY Teaching Certification.
- Experience working with students with ADHD, LD, HFA and other related disabilities preferred.
- Experience using Applied Behavioral Analysis preferred.
- Experience in assessment and report writing preferred.
- Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and, in some cases, may need to implement CPI (therapeutic holds) procedures.
- Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and, in some cases, be able to lift a child.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift (at least 50-65 pounds), assist, and/or physically support students, which may include lifting or guiding students of varying sizes.
- Ability to physically intervene when required to ensure safety (per CPI training).
- Ability to remove oneself and/or others from unsafe situations quickly.
- Ability to maintain attention and focus in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment.
- Ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making, particularly in high-pressure or safety-sensitive situations.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional relationships.
- Ability to perform duties under stress, including during behavioral escalations.
Skills
- Instruction
- Daily communication
- Digital platforms and tools utilization
- Motivational skills
- Lesson planning
- Attendance recording
- Session note completion
- IEP goal alignment
- Parent coaching and mentoring
- Resource preparation
- Student participation monitoring
- Progress communication
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Assessment
- Report writing
- CPI (therapeutic holds) procedures
- Physical intervention
- Teamwork
- Professional relationship maintenance
Location
- Bronx, NY
Work Type
- School / Classroom setting
- 12-month school program
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experience working with students with ADHD, LD, HFA and other related disabilities preferred
- Experience using Applied Behavioral Analysis preferred
- Experience in assessment and report writing preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master's preferred
- Professional certification
Salary/Compensations
- Depending on degree, certifications and experience.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive work environment
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k matching)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
About the Company
- Gersh Autism offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to your personal and professional growth.