The League School is seeking High School teacher/Special Ed teacher, High School Math, Earth Science, ELA, Social Studies, or Living Environment/Students with Disabilities NYS certified teachers to teach high school courses to special needs students working to earn a high school diploma. The high school classes consist of a maximum of 8 students.
We offer professional development and collaboration with interdisciplinary team on using a trauma informed approach, restorative practices, and DBT strategies.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assess developmental functioning and learning skills of students based on IEP goals utilizing appropriate assessment tools
- Write annual goals, behavioral objectives and intervention strategies corresponding with assessment in consultation with other disciplines
- Evaluate student progress on an on-going basis
- Prepare weekly lesson plans according to a planned sequence with IEP goals and plan/share with teacher assistants
- Instruct and supervise teacher assistants and substitute teacher assistants in appropriate techniques to work effectively with children
- Participates in program planning and interdisciplinary team meetings
Education and Qualifications
- BA needed, Masters preferred.
- NYS certification in ELA, Math Gr 7-12 and/or Students with Disabilities Gr 7-12.
- NYS certification in Earth Science, Living Environment, Social Studies, Gr 7-12 and/or Students with Disabilities Gr 7-12.
Qualified candidates must have experience teaching in special education setting, preferably with students with mental health issues.
Additional Benefits
- Disability Insurance
- Gym Membership Discount
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Plum Benefits
- Pre-employment Services
- Verizon Wireless Discount
- Vision Care Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
The League Education and Treatment Center is a 501c3 non-profit agency dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with psychiatric and developmental disabilities. Each day, we serve over 500 at-risk and underserved children and adults from all parts of the greater New York City area.
EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience
- teaching: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification
- Student with disabilities (Grades 7 - 12) certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person