General Responsibilities:
The Lead Teacher is in charge of classroom supervision, developing and implementing lesson plans, leading classroom activities, communicating with parents in a special education classroom setting, and providing guidance to the Assistant Teacher in a collaborative and professional manner. The ideal candidate will excel in working with a team, behavior/classroom management, adapting elementary curriculum for individuals with unique learning needs, and communication.
Duties and Responsibilities included but not limited to:
- Plan and prepare creative lessons plans based on individual student needs and foster a classroom environment that enhances instructional, behavioral, and social objectives
- Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups
- Assist with the organizing and planning of Shabbat shows, publishing parties, and other related events
- In charge of behavior management and modification strategies and plans for each student
- Escort students on campus, as assigned by the lead teacher or administrator
- Monitor students during assigned periods within various school environments or during school-wide activities
- Develop an academic plan for each student; specific to each student’s learning, social and behavioral needs
- Record data and grades in an organized manner
- Complete student interim reports and end of semester report cards
- Implement behavior/classroom management techniques
- Communicate frequently with administration and parents with regards to student progress
- Report student concerns directly and immediately to administrator
- Administer task and responsibilities to assistant teacher and foster a professional working relationship
- Attend all parent and staff meetings
- Perform related work, as required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
General knowledge of special education practices, methods, and techniques for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); ability to collaborate with various educational professionals to address the individual learning, social, and behavioral needs of students with ASD; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other teachers, parents, students, and administrators
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in education. Holds or is eligible for a Florida Department of Education certificate in elementary education. Experience working with students with ASD preferred. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Physical Requirements: Active walking, moving, bending, kneeling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.
Qualifications:
Schedule:
This position is a full-time position. Most of the hours required to work are from 7:30am to 2:15pm, Monday through Thru Friday, based on a school calendar year. This position requires flexibility to stay late and arrive early or work weekends during for special events.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
School type:
- Private school
- Religious school
- Special education school
Education:
License/Certification:
- Florida Teacher's Letter of Eligibility (Required)
- Florida Teacher's Professional Certificate (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Miami, FL 33129: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person