Special Education Teacher (Elementary) Queens

*Please note, this is a year-round school program.

Gersh Academy, located in Queens, NY, is looking for a dedicated Special Education Teacher to serve as the Primary Educator for our students. Main responsibilities include instruction and daily communication with students assigned to you in a school setting.

Special Education Teacher Duties and 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.
• Teachers will access trainings to become familiar with specific software programs and tools used to instruct students and be prepared to utilize digital platforms and tools when applicable.
• Teachers will use motivational skills and strategies to encourage students to learn and keep them engaged in their own education via resources that are appropriate to use as teaching tools.
• Provide daily and weekly lessons plans that align with each student’s IEP goals.
• Record daily attendance that will indicate the date, start and end times of classroom instruction.
• Complete required daily session notes that documents the implementation of the daily lesson plan which includes the objective, activity and measurable outcome.
• Participate in all CSE/IEP meetings as needed.
• Update IEPs/goals as needed.
• Coach and mentor parents to assist and support their child in their daily learning.
• Prepare resources, lesson plans and materials.
• Monitor and document student participation.
• Communicate daily progress and roadblocks to direct supervisor and/or BCBA.
• Other duties as assigned.

Teachers Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master's preferred) in education, special education or related field or professional certification required
• NY Teaching Certification Preferred
• 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

Location: Queens Village, NY

• Monday – Friday / 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Occasional before and after school work hours at the discretion of the Administrative staff
• School / Classroom setting
• Candidates should be comfortable teaching in the school building
• This is a 12-month school program

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and in some cases may need to implement CPI (therapeutic hold) procedures.
• Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and in some cases be able to lift a child.

Benefits for Full Time Employees

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. 

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k matching)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Paid Company Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development