Special Education Associate Teacher
(Early Childhood / School Age) - Full-Time

We are currently interviewing candidates for 12-month Special Education Associate Teacher positions for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year, which starts July 1, 2023.  The Gillen Brewer School is a private, special education school on the Upper East Side dedicated to the education of children with challenging, and often multiple disabilities, including language-based and nonverbal learning disabilities.  All applicants will be required to submit a resume, cover letter, and two reference letters.

Gillen Brewer offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive professional development program.  

Job Title:  Special Education Associate Teacher
Program:  Pre-K through Elementary School
Hours:  Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Calendar to Follow:  12-month Academic
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Compensation:  $43,000 - $52,000
Starting:  07/05/2023

The Special Education Associate Teacher is a critical part of a child’s learning experience at Gillen Brewer.  The Associate Teacher reports to the Head Teacher who reports to the Program Director and Assistant Head of School.  The Associate Teacher will assist the Head Teacher in classroom preparation, reinforcement of lessons, management, and all functions of the classroom in order to cultivate and help provide a learning environment in which students feel safe and confident as they express themselves in the classroom.  The Associate Teacher will resume all Head Teaching responsibilities in the absence of the Head Teacher. The Associate Teacher will work as part of an integrated team with the Head Teacher, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, and Speech-Language Pathologists in a therapeutic school setting.  Gillen Brewer expects Associate Teachers to conduct themselves in a professional manner with regard to attire, attitude, participation, communication, and interactions with staff, children, and parents.  Associate Teachers are expected to understand the school’s policies, procedures, and guidelines as set in the staff handbook, located on the school’s shared Google Drive.  As a part of the school community, Associate Teachers are 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 (where age-appropriate)

• Provide support to the Head Teacher in classroom instruction and management
• Assist with or run classroom activities and lessons
• Work with individual students who require additional or modified instruction
• Monitor students when the Head Teacher is in or out of the classroom
• Support students throughout the day, including lunch, playground, and gym
• Assist with student arrival and dismissal
• Occasionally work as a substitute teacher in the Head Teacher’s absence
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Thorough understanding of classroom procedures and management
• Ability to develop trusting and supportive relationships with students
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate with the therapeutic team members
• Team-oriented approach with a positive work attitude

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (required); pursuing Master’s in Special Education (highly desired)
• Must complete teacher assistant training through the school

Physical Requirements

Employees must have the physical capacity to navigate the classroom and school environments in order to effectively meet the needs of our students.  Such physical requirements include but are not limited to:  walking, standing, sitting, climbing up and down stairs, kneeling, stooping, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting.  Employees must be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for long periods of time to complete necessary paperwork.  Vision, with or without lenses, must be sufficient to read in both paper and digital formats.  Employees must have the ability to hear, read, write, and speak in English.

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 and various workshops.  Teachers are required to attend all staff development workshops as well as staff, team, and supervision meetings.  Staff is also encouraged to attend all school functions listed on the school calendar.

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

To be considered, interested applicants MUST submit a cover letter, resume, and two reference letters.  Please submit materials directly via email to HR@gillenbrewer.com OR apply on Indeed.  Please include your name and the position of interest in the subject line of your email (i.e., Alexa Turner -- Special Ed Associate Teacher). 
No telephone inquiries or recruiters please.  Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants.

About Gillen Brewer School

The Gillen Brewer School is a private special education school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, NYC, serving children ages 2.8 to 10. We provide each student with a rich and nurturing 12-month program of rigorous academics, art, music, science, technology and physical fitness. Speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and counseling services are essential to our program and staff works in a highly integrated manner. Gillen Brewer is defined by a commitment to our students and inspired by their determination. Working collaboratively with families and utilizing the exceptional skills of our highly qualified professional staff, we help each child build a foundation that will enable them to become confident, independent and engaged learners.

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