Upper School Humanities Teacher - Part-Time, Special Education

Academics West; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Academics West is seeking a part-time Humanities Teacher for the Upper School. You will address IEP goals and NYS guidelines, collaborating with clinicians to support students with learning and emotional challenges in a Clinically Informed Academics model.

The role reports to the Associate Director of Education and Head Coordinator, with duties including lesson planning, student progress reporting, and professional development participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree preferred.
• Degree in Humanities (English, History, Philosophy).
• 3+ years experience teaching students with special education needs.
• Exceptional fund of knowledge in writing and literature.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement appropriate lesson plans and meet objectives.
• Be a dynamic teacher who exhibits a love of learning and educating.
• Welcome potential new students and engage them as they complete trial days.
• Collaborate with Admissions Department with new onboarding students.
• Write weekly progress reports on each student.
• Responsible for classroom management oversight.
• Frequently consult with clinicians about student’s therapeutic needs.
• Review student’s neuropsychological report and other assessments to inform student instruction.
• Attend all student and staff meetings.
• Required to attend all Professional Development Days.
• Assess student progress as requested by Associate Director of Education.
• Nurture students as they develop both academic and prosocial skills in and out of the classroom.

Skills

Special education experience

Literature knowledge

Lesson planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Humanities

Master’s degree preferred

Degree in Humanities (English, History, Philosophy)

Job description

Academics West is seeking a part-time Humanities Teacher for the Upper School. You will address IEP goals and NYS guidelines, collaborating with clinicians to support students with learning and emotional challenges in a Clinically Informed Academics model.

The role reports to the Associate Director of Education and Head Coordinator, with duties including lesson planning, student progress reporting, and professional development participation.