Jewish Special Education Teacher

Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach class(es) on Sundays
Implement existing curricula and lesson plans in consultation with colleagues
Provide mentoring and feedback to one-to-one teen volunteers (classroom aides)
Implement developmentally-appropriate, student-specific accommodations for each class taught
Meet regularly with Program Director and/or other education staff (e.g., other teachers) to review past classes and plan upcoming units and lessons
Other duties as requested by the Program Director

Student progress-monitoring
Review students’ forms, reports and school IEPs
Meet with volunteer(s) (one-to-one aides) to review each child’s needs and goals at the beginning of the year and additional times as needed
Document weekly student progress and participation using data collection, photographs, anecdotes, permanent products, etc.
Write end-of-year progress report for each child

Required meetings and attendance
Be on site at Gateways’ Accessible Hebrew School by 30 minutes prior to first scheduled session on class days
Participate in scheduled sessions (9:30am-11:00am) with meeting time in between as needed.
Clean up classroom at the end of the sessions
Participate in mandatory program staff meetings and volunteer trainings at beginning of year, and as scheduled throughout the year (calendar provided in advance of each school year)

Qualifications:
BA/BS in special education or related field preferred
Experience working with students with disabilities
Knowledge of Jewish holidays, customs, and traditions
Ability to read Hebrew preferred
Enjoy working with children