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Associate Teacher (Full-Time)Does teaching elementary school children with special needs inspire and motivate you? It's the reason why we come to work everyday! The Gillen Brewer School is looking for an Associate Teacher to join our special education elementary school classroom faculty. This is a full-time, 12-month academic position.  Please see the job responsibilities and requirements below.

Hours: Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Calendar to Follow: 12-month Academic

Summary

The Associate Teacher will assist the Head Teacher to reinforce materials and lessons covered in the classroom to facilitate student learning. The Associate Teacher reports to the Head Teacher and Program Director. The Program Director reports to the Assistant Head of School. The school expects that every Associate Teacher will perform their duties in a professional manner with regard to attire, attitude, participation, communication, and interactions with staff, children, and parents. An Associate Teacher is expected to understand the school’s policies, procedures, and guidelines as set in the staff handbook and on the school’s shared Google Drive. An Associate Teacher is a part of the school community and is encouraged to participate in school community events, join committees, and create a positive working environment for children, families, and colleagues. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support to the lead teacher in classroom instruction and management
• Assist with classroom activities and lessons
• Execute lesson plans written by Head Teacher or write and execute lesson plans that have been reviewed by Head Teacher
• Work with individual students who require additional or modified instruction
• Administer assessments and quizzes to students
• Grade tests and homework and complete other clerical work related to classroom operations
• Prepare communication folders to be sent home with students
• Monitor students when the Head Teacher is out of the classroom
• Support students throughout the day, including lunch, playground, and gym
• Participate in team meetings and parent/teacher conferences
• Assist with student drop-off and pickup
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Positive attitude, team-player, and a passion to work with students with special needs
• Ability and desire to learn and understand classroom procedures and management
• Ability to relate to children and reinforce lessons taught in class
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate with other teachers and therapists on team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education and Experience

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree highly preferred
• Previous experience working with children in either formal or informal settings preferred
• Must complete Associate Teacher Training through the school

Physical Requirements

Able to maintain the physical capacity required to navigate the school environment, both indoor and outdoor areas, and to ensure the safety of the students; the ability to…

• walk, run, sit, kneel, crawl, and stand
• move rapidly forward, backward, and laterally
• bend and stoop
• push, pull, and lift
• work on a computer for prolonged periods to complete necessary paperwork
• lift up to 15 pounds at times

Professional Development

The school is a community of learners. In addition to staff development and training at Gillen Brewer, employees are encouraged to pursue educational goals through conferences, college courses, and various workshops. Teachers attend all staff development workshops, staff, team, and supervision meetings. Staff is also encouraged to attend all school functions listed on the school calendar.

Supervision & Support

The Program Director will oversee and analyze all aspects of the program through the use of observation cycles, in-office sessions, team meetings, conversations with support staff, lesson planning, curriculum development, student IEP progress, and through various products. Staff development and support through modeling and coaching will be provided, which will include in-house and outside professional opportunities. Frequency of observations and feedback sessions will be determined by the Head Teacher and Program Director. Evidence of effectiveness will be collected through observations, discussions, and products, along with a mid-year and end-of-year Associate Teacher Evaluation conducted by the Head Teacher.

Other Requirements

You must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo a number of clearances including NYC DOE fingerprinting, a medical health form, and other background checks.

To Apply

All applicants will be required to submit a resume, cover letter, and two reference letters.  It's preferred that you apply on Indeed (see button below), but you have the option to submit materials via email to HR@gillenbrewer.com.  If you submit via email, please indicate your name and the position of interest in the subject line of your email (i.e., Ashley Taylor - Associate Teacher).

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Occupational Therapist (Maternity Leave Replacement)

Do you have a passion for working with elementary school students with special needs?  We are seeking to temporarily fill an Occupational Therapist position while one of our colleagues is on maternity leave. The ideal candidate would be available to work from late March through late July 2020, possibly longer.

Hours: Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
School Calendar to Follow: Late March-July 2020 (We follow a 12-month academic calendar.)

Summary

Occupational Therapists are a critical part of a child’s learning experience at Gillen Brewer.  The Occupational Therapist reports to the Department Head who reports to the Assistant Head of School.  The school expects that Occupational Therapists will conduct themselves in a professional manner with regard to attitude, participation, communication, and interactions with staff, children, and parents.  Occupational Therapists are expected to understand the school’s policies, procedures, and guidelines as set in the staff handbook and on the school’s shared Google Drive.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and follow the policies and procedures in the Staff Handbook
• Create, follow, and implement Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals and track progress on an ongoing basis 
• Create well-thought-out therapy sessions, demonstrating an understanding of the child’s needs, driven by the IEP goals 
• Complete informal/formal assessments of children.  Complete quarterly progress notes for each student with reference to their progress towards their IEP goals in August and November
• Maintain daily session notes in the database, following Medicaid guidelines, in regard to each student’s IEP progress
• Make up missed therapy sessions as described in the Staff Handbook
• Collaborate with team members and actively participate in team meetings
• Maintain parent communication as needed
• Maintain office upkeep and housekeeping
• Follow through with behavioral interventions and supports as well as recommended visuals and other materials/charts when needed.  Provide feedback on effectiveness
• Co-treat with other therapists purposefully as needed
• Coordinate and communicate with outside professionals as needed
• Support the student’s physical, emotional, sensory, academic, and language needs
• Follow appropriate procedures for handling issues with other staff members
• Maintain an open and honest line of communication with the Department Head and the Assistant Head of School.  Take an active role in supervision, learning, and training. Actively seek out information and resources appropriate to the school
• Write Mid-Year and End-of-Year Integrative Reports collaboratively with the team; advise and edit as needed
• Collaborate with teachers to plan and co-lead group activities in the classroom when within your domain
• Recommend and implement therapeutic programs into the classroom and assist/train staff in how to use them
• Provide classroom staffing support as needed 
• Participate in arrival/dismissal duties as needed
• Provide staff and parent in-services as needed 
• Contribute to schoolwide website as needed 

Professional Requirements

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Experience providing occupational therapy in a school setting
• New York State Occupational Therapy License

Physical Requirements

Able to maintain the physical capacity required to navigate the school environment and to ensure the safety of the students; the ability to…

• walk, run, sit, and stand
• move rapidly forward, backward, and laterally
• bend and stoop
• push, pull, and lift
• work on a computer for prolonged periods to complete necessary paperwork
• lift up to 15 pounds at times

Professional Development

The school is a community of learners.  Occupational Therapists will attend all staff development workshops and staff, team, and supervision meetings.  Occupational Therapists are encouraged to attend many of the school functions listed on the school calendar.

Supervision and Support

The Department Head will oversee and analyze all aspects of the department through the use of observation cycles, in-office sessions, and team meetings.  Frequency of observations and feedback sessions will be determined by the Department Head. Evidence of effectiveness will be collected through observations and discussions.

Other Requirements

You must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo a number of clearances including NYC DOE fingerprinting, a medical health form, and other background checks.  

To Apply

All applicants will be required to submit a resume, cover letter, and two reference letters.  It's preferred that you apply on Indeed (see button below), but you have the option to submit materials via email to HR@gillenbrewer.com.  If you submit via email, please indicate your name and the position of interest in the subject line of your email (i.e., Octavia Tilly - Occupational Therapist/Maternity Leave Replacement).

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