Lead Teacher

About the Role

The Special Education Lead Teacher works closely with all members of the teaching staff to increase instructional skills, support the therapeutic environment, and serve as a resource to colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate IEP processes, including writing, progress monitoring, updating goals, and holding meetings when a teacher is out for extended periods and/or when a teaching vacancy exists, in conjunction with school administration.
• Provide mentoring to new JCFS Knapp School teachers, including Skyward applications (setting up gradebook, assignments, grading, IRs, etc.), KSY school functions (call off, meeting schedule, understanding school culture, etc.), and serve as a resource to new teachers.
• Help determine professional development for department meetings with school administration.
• Assist with testing scheduling, coordination, and administration in conjunction with the Coordinator of Educational Services.
• Represent JCFS and its programs in a positive manner to both internal and external contacts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• LBS 1 certification preferred, teaching certification required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
• Experience with SSM and other IEP systems.
• At least four years of successful school experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Special Education preferred.

Benefits

• Paid time off varies by position – includes vacation days, sick days, paid federal holidays, and paid Jewish holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with base contribution and match.
• Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, and tuition reimbursement.
• 6 weeks paid parental leave.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.