Special Education Head Teacher Rebecca School
35 East 21st street NY, NY 10010
Join Rebecca Schools, a network of private therapeutic day schools serving children ages 3 to 21 with neurodevelopmental delays, including autism spectrum disorders. Founded in 2006, we use the DIRFloortime® model to foster communication, social interaction, and personal growth. Our skilled educators and therapists collaborate in thoughtfully designed sensory gyms, art studios, and bright classrooms, creating a nurturing environment where students thrive.
Rebecca School is an independent, private therapeutic day school for children ages 3 to 21, promoting the education and development of children with neurodevelopmental delays of relating and communicating, including autism spectrum disorders. Rebecca school was founded in 2006 and utilizes the DIRFloortime® model (Developmental, Individual-difference, Relationship-based) developed by Stanley Greenspan, M.D.
A teacher at Rebecca School exhibits creativity, warmth, energy, playfulness, and a passion for special education. Teachers develop their own classroom curriculum, creating individualized, developmental, interest-based programs for each student while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
What we offer:
- Compensation: Base salary ranging from $72,000.00 to $85,000.00, depending on education and experience.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Flexible Schedule: Adaptable work schedule aligned with the school division calendar.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for continuing education.
- Health & Wellness Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, along with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company contributions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Each week head teachers plan for children’s team reviews with observations/concerns/ideas/issues ready to discuss with interdisciplinary team
- Plans and executes lessons that follow Developmentally Appropriate Practice guidelines
- Participates in IEP meetings with family and classroom social worker regarding current level of functioning
- Plans/meets with classroom staff to discuss issues that arise (re: team, children, planning)
- Provides training for teaching assistants on direct classroom team
- Evaluates Teacher Assistants/paraprofessionals a yearly basis
- Administers education assessments to determine a student’s level of function relative to the student’s age and educational placement in the five domains of development.
- Develops treatment plans and goals based on the DIRFloortime® model (Developmental, Individual-difference, Relationship-based)
- Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
- Biweekly emails to families, biannual progress reports, initial entrance summary for new students
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Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in special education, education or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
- Strong experience in creating, implementing, and managing individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
- Possesses a collaborative mindset with the ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
- Passion for Special Education through patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help students with special needs succeed.
Preferred/Nice-to-have:
- Master’s degree in special education, education or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
New Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
