- Teach a range of subjects related to homeroom curriculum, including reading, math, writing and social studies
- Establish class routines and behavioral expectations
- Collaborate with Assistant Teacher, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and subject area specialists to design and implement class curriculum, as well as design and implement individualized educational programs for each child
- Write progress reports
- Communicate with parents/guardians during conferences, and at other times as necessary, to promote students' social, emotional and academic progress
- Support, coach and mentor and partner with Assistant Teacher
- Ensures a commitment to the school's DEI mission and goals by participating in continuous professional development for learning differences, anti-racism and anti-bias of all kinds, while promoting belonging and equity through their work in the classroom and school community
- Develop a joyful and productive learning community where students feel safe to take risks
- Prepares and attends parent teacher conferences
- Attends and participates in cluster meetings in designated division
- Attends faculty and staff meetings; active member of the Gaynor community
- Complete annual IEP reports and attend all IEP meeting and Impartial Hearings as required
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's Degree in Learning Disabilities and/or Special Education preferred
- Two to three years' experience as a Head Teacher working with children with learning disabilities
- Experience working with children with learning differences preferred
- Experience using an Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction preferred
- Independent or special education school teaching experience preferred
- Knowledge of the cognitive, linguistic, and developmental needs
- Strong communication and organizational skills (both written and verbal)
- Sets a respectful, collaborative, and positive tone, and recognizes our responsibility to create a diverse and inclusive environment that supports and celebrates each individual in our school community
- Ability to be flexible to adjust with classroom instruction
- Effective classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
- Will display time management to maximize student learning
- Sets a respectful and positive tone in the classroom
- Proficient in Google Workspace (Drive, Docs & Sheets) and Microsoft Office
Stephen Gaynor School offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive professional development program. Applicants are required to submit a resume, cover letter and contact details for at least 2 individuals who can supply reference letters upon appointment.
Head Teacher - New York, United States - Stephen Gaynor School
Description
Job Overview :
Head Teacher supports the mission of the school by delivering a highly individualized educational program in a rich, rigorous, and nurturing environment in which students gain the skills and confidence necessary to learn, grow, and reach their full potential; maintain safety and well-being of the students; provide creative and developmentally appropriate curriculum to teach students with learning disabilities.
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