Job description

Manhattan Star Academy, a member of the YAI Network, provides Elementary Education for children 3-21 years of age with intellectual developmental disabilities and learning delays, including children on the autism spectrum.

Our mission is to provide high-quality services to children and their families in a comprehensive, developmentally based program which focuses on the whole child. Instructional activities integrate all the domains of child development, including physical development and health, and social/emotional development; communication, language, and literacy; cognition and knowledge of the world (math, science, social studies, the arts, and technology). Our program strives to foster growth and development through a broad range of services within the program while utilizing community resources as appropriate.

Join us in working in a friendly environment that facilitates open communication and participatory management, where you are valued as a professional and where your opinion truly matters. Receive on-going state-of-the-art training, supportive supervision and a commitment to developing your education and career to help you reach your greatest potential as a professional.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee a classroom of school aged children
• Prepare Individual Education Plans (IEP's) and progress reports
• Meet with parents as necessary and involve them in their child's activities and progress
• Provide direction to teacher assistants, 1:1's, or substitutes in your classroom

Qualifications:

• NYS Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities 1-6, 7-12 or NYS Permanent Special Education Certification required
• Teacher license K-6 or 7-12
• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree strongly preferred
• Seeking candidates with experience working with elementary school aged children with special needs
• Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, communication skills, along with the ability to take initiative.
• ABA experience preferred

Compensation:

• $62,000 to $69,000/ Year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical and dental insurance (with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision)
• Paid time off and school holidays
• 403(b) retirement with employer match
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more! Check out our Benefits page to learn more!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 - $69,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10023: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Special Education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NYS Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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