Shiluv Program Coordinator

Position Summary:

Shiluv, Hebrew for “inclusion,” is an innovative Gateways program that transforms attitudes, fosters belonging, and cultivates a culture of respect and appreciation for learning, physical, emotional, and developmental differences within Jewish educational settings. Educators participate in an eight-month fellowship guided by experts, where they explore personal, institutional, and communal attitudes toward disability, identify areas for change, and implement strategies to build inclusive school communities. Fellows gain access to the Shiluv Curriculum for grades K–5, featuring lesson plans, book discussion guides, Jewish text studies, and resources for hosting guest speakers who have lived experiences of disability. During the fellowship and beyond, educators implement the multisensory, experiential curriculum, creating meaningful opportunities for students to reflect on their own traits, appreciate individual differences, and brainstorm ways to foster belonging and equity. By transforming attitudes about disability and building communities of belonging through a uniquely Jewish lens, Shiluv redefines disability inclusion within Jewish education.

Gateways is currently hiring a coordinator to oversee the implementation of the Shiluv Peer Disability Education Program, including coordinating the Faculty Fellowship, overseeing curriculum implementation, supporting curriculum development, and promoting the program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Shiluv Faculty Fellowship, including:
  • Regular communication with participating schools and fellows
  • Leading monthly webinars, in partnership with co-facilitators
  • Sharing curricular materials with teachers
• Facilitate Shiluv curriculum directly with Jewish day school students in select schools in the Greater Boston area
• Coordinate featured speakers who will speak with students about their lived experience with disability
• Curriculum development: Collaborate with other Gateways staff to continue to update and expand the Shiluv curriculum
• Support program marketing efforts, in collaboration with Gateways’ Communications Manager and other Gateways staff
• Coordinate with schools implementing the curriculum and ensure licensing is up to date
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of related experience
• Experience with a variety of student assessment tools and strategies; additional experience in coaching or consulting to teachers preferred
• Thoughtful communication skills; professionalism and sensitivity in interacting with parents, teachers, and a diverse learning population
• Strong organizational skills
• Master’s degree in special education
• Ability to support elementary and middle school students in math
• Reading certification in Wilson or Orton-Gillingham, or related experience delivering systematic reading instruction to students with reading disabilities, and a willingness to grow professionally
• Commitment to Gateways’ mission and the field of Jewish education

Compensation

Starting salary of $12,000-18,000 for approximately 10 hours/week of work, commensurate with experience and scope of work. As the program expands there may be the opportunity to increase hours.

How to Apply:

Cover letters and resumes will be accepted only through our online system at http://tinyurl.com/gatewaysjobs. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until position is filled.

Learning Specialist (Special Educator)

Position Summary:

Gateways is seeking a part- time special educator to work in Jewish private day schools providing both direct service to students in elementary and middle school and consultation to teachers. Opportunities will also be available to facilitate Gateways’ professional development within those schools. This is a school-year position, 2-3 days a week, and reports to the Director of Day School Programs. Salary $50-70/hour.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determining students’ needs through observation and assessment
• Developing and implementing individualized student learning plans and or IEP goals
• Providing direct specialized instruction to individuals and small groups
• Providing coaching and consultation to teachers on differentiation and implementation of inclusion strategies and participating in student support/grade level meetings
• Writing student progress reports in the middle and end of the school year
• Attend IEP meetings when able

Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of related experience
• Experience with a variety of student assessment tools and strategies; additional experience in coaching or consulting to teachers preferred
• Thoughtful communication skills; professionalism and sensitivity in interacting with parents, teachers, and a diverse learning population
• Strong organizational skills
• Master’s degree in special education
• Ability to support elementary and middle school students in math
• Reading certification in Wilson or Orton-Gillingham, or related experience delivering systematic reading instruction to students with reading disabilities, and a willingness to grow professionally
• Commitment to Gateways’ mission and the field of Jewish education

How to Apply:

Cover letters and resumes will be accepted only through our online system at http://tinyurl.com/gatewaysjobs. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until position is filled.

Occupational Therapist

Position Summary:

Gateways is seeking an occupational therapist to work in Jewish private day schools providing both direct service to students and consultation to teachers. This is parental leave coverage, projected at 25-30 hours/week, from late October to mid-January. Position reports to the Director of Day School Programs. Hourly rate $50-$70 for direct and indirect time.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determining students’ needs through observation and assessment
• Developing and implementing individualized student learning plans
• Providing direct specialized instruction to individuals and small groups both in and out of the classroom
• Providing coaching and consultation to teachers on implementation of inclusion strategies

Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of related experience
• Experience with a variety of student assessment tools and strategies; additional experience in coaching or consulting to teachers preferred
• Thoughtful communication skills; professionalism and sensitivity in interacting with parents, teachers, and a diverse learning population
• Strong organizational skills
• MA license as a registered Occupational Therapist
• Ability to travel between schools
• Commitment to Gateways’ mission and the field of Jewish education

How to Apply:

Cover letters and resumes will be accepted only through our online system at http://tinyurl.com/gatewaysjobs. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until position is filled.

High School Math Specialist

Position Summary:

Gateways is seeking a special educator to work in Jewish private day schools providing both direct service to students in high school and consultation to teachers. Opportunities will also be available to facilitate Gateways’ professional development within those schools. This is a school-year position, 2-4 days a week (16-32 hours), and reports to the Director of Day School Programs. Hourly rate $53-$70 for direct and indirect time.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determining students’ needs through observation and assessment
• Developing and implementing individualized student learning plans and/or IEP goals
• Providing direct specialized instruction to individuals and small groups
• Providing coaching and consultation to teachers on differentiation and implementation of inclusion strategies and participating in student support/grade level meetings
• Writing student progress reports in the middle and end of the school year
• Attend IEP meetings when able

Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of related experience
• Experience with a variety of student assessment tools and strategies; additional experience in coaching or consulting to teachers preferred
• Thoughtful communication skills; professionalism and sensitivity in interacting with parents, teachers, and a diverse learning population
• Strong organizational skills
• Master’s degree in special education
• Ability to support high school students in math and science
• Commitment to Gateways’ mission and the field of Jewish education

How to Apply:

Cover letters and resumes will be accepted only through our online system at http://tinyurl.com/gatewaysjobs. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until position is filled.

Special Education Professional Development Coach (Early Learning)

Position Summary:

As Gateways continues to grow and expand our offerings both within the greater Boston area and beyond, the Early Learning Special Education PD Coach will work to provide expertise to Jewish early learning centers in the areas of child development and inclusive practices. Gateways’ coaches each work to provide customized support, professional development and guidance as requested by our partner schools. This position reports to the Director of Professional Learning and Consultation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop curriculum.
• Provide professional development to educators.
• Coach directors, developmental specialists, and/or teachers.
• Observe preschool settings and provide consultation services.
• Respond in a timely fashion to emails and phone calls with the Director of Professional Development and Consultation.
• Be responsive and communicate efficiently with early learning center directors.
• Provide notes and other relevant information from coaching, PD sessions and peer reflection sessions to the Director of Professional Development and Consultation.
• Other duties as contracted.

Qualifications:

• Experience in early childhood and special education required
• BA/BS degree in early childhood and special education or a related field
• MA/MS or equivalent experience in early childhood and special education or a related field
• Experience in Jewish education preferred
• Knowledge of Jewish holidays, customs, and traditions preferred
• Experience teaching and/or coaching adults
• Experience in the development of curricula or workshops aimed at adults

Compensation:

This is a contract position. Early Learning Special Education PD Coach will be hired on an as-needed basis for projects and professional development opportunities.

How to Apply:

Cover letters and resumes will be accepted only through our online system at http://tinyurl.com/gatewaysjobs. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until position is filled.