Associate Teacher High School

Title : Associate Teacher HighSchool

Reportsto : Head of HighSchool

ProjectedStart Date : August 212024

WorkLocation : 5 Hanover Square New York NY10004

TheIDEAL School of Manhattan is an inclusion school dedicated tocreating a diverse community that affirms and accepts the fullidentities of all people while inspiring academic excellencecreative leadership and a desire to build a more just and equitableworld.

PositionDescription

TheIDEAL School of Manhattan currently seeks a highenergy passionateeducator to offer 1 : 1 support as anAssociate Teacher in High School with a student with moderate tosignificant disabilities in an inclusionclassroom.

IDEAL s Associate Teacherprogram provides a unique opportunity for special and generaleducators to gain experience through collaboration with establishedclassroom teachers.

Associate Teachers will not only support theirindividual student but will also support students in small groupsunder the guidance of the lead classroom teachers.

This role willcommence late August2024.

Theideal candidate will have a strong ability to collaborate andfollow the design of the established classroom routine as well asthe ability to create individual goals for his or her assignedstudent.

The ability to differentiate curriculum and designinstructional support is required. Experience with behaviormanagement and the ability to implement creative strategies is aplus.

This individual may provide mobility support and assistancewith Activities of Daily Living (ADL) asneeded.

Inaddition to supporting her or his individual student and workingclosely with classroom teachers to design and differentiatecurriculum Associate Teachers can select an individual area inwhich they will contribute to school life and be supported ingrowing their skills.

Some may elect to provide tutoring or leadsmall groups each day in the Lower Middle or High School LearningCenters while others may want to teach an elective in an area ofinterest develop an afterschool workshop or create another projectthat develops a skill set and benefits the IDEAL community.

Discussion of the broader area in which successful candidates wouldlike to contribute and grow is a part of the hiringprocess.

Responsibilitiesinclude :

Workingas a member of a teaching team in an inclusive school to plan anddifferentiate curriculum support established classroom routines andsupport allstudents

Collaboratingand following the design of the established classroom curriculum aswell as creating and implementing individual goals for assignedstudent

Partneringwith teachers therapists and additional professionals on theimplementation of support strategies acrosssettings

Creatingdifferentiated lessons and materials to support assigned student saccess to thecurriculum

Providingsupport for Activities of Daily Living asneeded

Communicatingproactively on a daily basis with the family of assignedstudent

AttendingCSE meetings and yearly goal reviews asneeded

Utilizingspecific instructional techniques to meet individual studentneeds

Supportingthe school by contributing in an aspect of school life determinedin coordination with division head and leadteachers

EssentialQualifications :

Appreciationfor the school s mission

Astrong understanding of differentiation

Theability to collaborate as a part of ateam

Excellentwritten and verbal communicationskills

Adesire to make a difference in the schoolto contribute time andtalent outside of the classroom to the growth of students and theschool

Requirements

Requirements

Bachelorsdegree required; candidates currently enrolled in relevant Mastersprogramencouraged

12years of relevant schoolbased practicum camp or volunteerexperience

Independentschool experiencepreferred

Benefits

BenefitsInclude : Paid time off comprehensive medical dental and visioninsurance flexible spending program health reimbursement accountcommuter benefits program income protection via short and longtermdisability benefits paid family leave employer provided lunchoptions professional development opportunities 403(b) plan withemployer contribution(waiting periodapplies).

EqualOpportunity Employer

The IDEALSchool of Manhattan is committed to the principles of equalemployment opportunities for all qualified employees and jobapplicants and to making all employment decisions without unlawfuldiscrimination as to race color creed religion sex national originage disability sexual orientation citizenship or immigration statusmarital status familial status actual or perceived status as avictim of domestic violence caregiver status gender identity orexpression military status veteran status genetic predisposition orcarrier status or any other status or condition protected byapplicable federal state or local law.

This policy of EqualEmployment Opportunity applies to all policies andprocedures.

Thispolicy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies andprocedures relating to recruitment hiring compensation benefitstraining and development promotion demotion discipline terminationand all other terms and conditions ofemployment.

1-2 years of relevant school-based, practicum, camp, or volunteerexperience Independent school experience preferred