B’nei Mitzvah Teacher

Position Summary:

This is a part-time position responsible for leading the B’nei Mitzvah class in B’nei Mitzvah preparation and Jewish educational activities. Students in the Gateways B’nei Mitzvah Program range in age from 11 to 15 and have a variety of special educational needs. The classroom
teachers are encouraged to be creative, dynamic, and innovative in designing lesson plans to meet this wide range of needs. The position reports to the Jewish Education Program Director. The B’nei Mitzvah program meets on Sundays from 12:00-1:30pm during the school year excluding Jewish
holidays and public-school vacations. This teacher would be on-site on Sundays in Newton, MA from 11:00am -2:00pm.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan and teach class sessions on Sundays

• Assume primary responsibility for teaching class(es) and provide mentoring and feedback to one-to-one teen volunteers (classroom aides)
• Prepare and submit weekly lesson plans and supplementary materials, based on existing curriculum and in coordination with B’nei Mitzvah specialist
• Develop and implement plans for individual accommodations and modifications
• Prepare a weekly communication letter to parents including curriculum and activities
• Meet regularly with Program Director and/or other education staff (e.g., other teachers) to review past classes and plan upcoming units and lessons

Monitor student progress

• Review students’ forms, reports and school IEPs
• Speak with parents and/or school if more information as needed, at beginning of year and/or during the school year
• Meet with volunteer(s) (one to one aides) to review each child’s needs and goals beginning of the year, and additional times as needed
• Document weekly student progress and participation using data collection, photographs, anecdotes, etc.
• Write end of year progress report for each child

Other time requirements

• Be on site on Sundays by 1 hour prior to first scheduled session on class days
• Additional meeting time as needed
• Stay behind to clean up classroom at the end of the sessions
• Participate in mandatory program staff meetings and volunteer trainings at beginning of year as well as throughout the year as scheduled

Manage classroom

• Ensure all materials are clearly labeled and stored in designated areas
• Maintain a clutter-free environment to support concentration and minimize distractions
• Organize shelves, bins, and work areas in a logical and accessible manner
• Restock supplies as needed and alert admin if materials are running low
• Ensure visual supports and tools are visible, updated, and easy to access
• Implement and adapt an organization method (e.g., checklists, color-coded bins, digital logs) to keep track of materials each week
• Collaborate with staff to ensure systems support individual student routines and classroom flow
• Other duties as requested by the Program Director

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in special education or related field
• Experience working with students with disabilities required
• Ability to read Hebrew and knowledge of Jewish holidays, customs, and traditions required
• Ability to read Torah and Haftorah preferred
• Enjoy working with children

Salary:

$150-$225 per class session (Sundays from 11:00AM-2:00PM) based on qualifications and experience

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.