Gateways provides high quality special education services, expertise, and support to enable students with diverse learning needs to succeed in Jewish educational settings and participate meaningfully in Jewish life.
Gateways believes in the essentiality of a diverse workforce. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, including people of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, LGBTQIA people, and people who come from low income or working-class backgrounds. We encourage you to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, veteran status, or any other class protected under federal, state, or local laws. We know that the candidate who fits best may not meet 100% of the qualifications.
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Please see below for opportunities to join our staff team.
B’nei Mitzvah Teacher
Position Summary:
This is a part-time Sunday school 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 Director of Jewish Education Programs. The B’nei Mitzvah program meets from 9:30 am-11:00 am during the school year excluding Jewish holidays and public school vacations. This teacher would be on-site on Sundays from 8:30-11:30 in addition to 5-10 hours of work during the week. Salary $13,000-$16,000 based on experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop or adapt curriculum and teach class(es) on Sunday
- Assume primary responsibility for teaching class(es) and provide mentoring and feedback to one-to-one teen volunteers (classroom aides)
- Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans with student specific accommodations for each class taught
- Prepare and submit weekly lesson plans and supplementary materials, including plans for individual accommodations and modifications
- Prepare a weekly communication letter to parents including curriculum and activities for the week
- Meet regularly with Program Director and/or other education staff (e.g., other teachers) to review past classes and plan upcoming units and lessons
- Meet with family and clergy to plan for B’nei Mitzvah ceremonies
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 at beginning of the year and at additional times as needed
- Document weekly student progress and participation using data collection, photographs, anecdotes, etc.
- Write mid-year and end-of-year progress report for each child
Other
- Be on site at the Sunday program by 30 minutes prior to first scheduled session on class days
- Participate in scheduled sessions (9:30am-11am) with meeting time as needed.
- Classroom clean-up at the end of the sessions
- Participate in mandatory program staff meetings and volunteer trainings at beginning of year, and as scheduled throughout the year (calendar provided in advance of each school year)
- Perform 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 required
- Knowledge of Jewish holidays, customs, and traditions; ability to read Torah and Haftarah preferred but not required
- Enjoy working with children
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: Access to Jewish Education is seeking a special educator to work in Jewish private day schools providing both direct service to students in elementary, middle and 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, projected at 5-10 hours a week, and reports to the Director of Day School Programs.
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
- Providing coaching and consultation to teachers on differentiation and 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
- Master’s degree in special education
- 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.