Teacher (Associate) - Special Education - Sub (Hourly)

YAI•New York City, NY

About The Position

The Teacher (Associate) supports special education classrooms serving school-aged children with brain injuries or brain-based disabilities. Working with classroom teachers and under the supervision of the Director of Education, the associate provides teaching, instructional, behavioral-management, and classroom-coverage support. The role includes working with students individually and in groups, helping plan and deliver lessons, supervising paraprofessionals, and collaborating with students’ therapy teams to implement classroom recommendations. The associate may also participate in IEP meetings and communicate with parents, staff, and administration as appropriate.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, preferably in an education-related field; or a current Level III Teaching Assistant certificate and registration issued by the New York State Education Department; 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 coteaching.
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 and/or deliver lessons to students individually and in small groups.
Provide substitute classroom coverage as 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.
Direct, support, and supervise classroom paraprofessionals.
Collaborate in planning and implementing a supportive, challenging, 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/or provide student information to the classroom teacher or director as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.