Teacher (Associate) - Special Education

YAI•New York City, NY

About The Position

The Associate Special Education Teacher collaborates with the classroom teacher to support students and co-teach. The role provides instructional and behavioral management support to school-aged children with brain injuries or brain-based disabilities, working individually and in small and large groups under the supervision of the Director of Education. The Associate Teacher participates in lesson planning and may prepare or deliver lessons. As needed, the role provides classroom coverage as a substitute teacher, leading lessons for classrooms of 6 to 8 students in the absence of the classroom teacher. The Associate Teacher communicates with parents, staff, and administration; supports and supervises classroom paraprofessionals; and collaborates on developmentally appropriate programs. The role also works with students’ iHOPE therapy teams to implement classroom therapy recommendations, helps maintain classroom equipment and supplies, and may participate in IEP meetings or provide student information to the classroom teacher or director.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, preferably in an education-related field; or a current New York State Education Department Level III Teaching Assistant certificate and registration; or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.
Exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to take initiative.
Highly flexible personality.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
Two years of experience in an educational setting.
Current enrollment in a New York State-registered Master’s program for a Special Education Teacher’s Certificate, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the classroom teacher in teaching functions, providing student support and co-teaching.
Provide instructional and behavioral management support to students.
Work with children individually and in small and large groups under the supervision of the Director of Education.
Participate in lesson planning and prepare or deliver lessons individually or in small groups.
Provide classroom coverage as a substitute teacher when needed, overseeing and leading lessons for classrooms of 6 to 8 school-aged children with brain injuries or brain-based disabilities.
Communicate with parents, staff, and administration as appropriate.
Provide direction, support, and supervision to classroom paraprofessionals.
Collaborate in planning and implementing a supportive, challenging, and developmentally appropriate program.
Collaborate with each student’s iHOPE therapy team as appropriate and implement therapy recommendations in the classroom.
Help set up, clean, and maintain classroom equipment and supplies.
Participate in IEP meetings when appropriate and provide student information to the classroom teacher or director as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.