The International Institute for the Brain (iBRAIN) is one of the largest brain-injury special education programs in the world based in New York City (two locations: Upper East Side, Manhattan & Sunset Park, Brooklyn) and is expanding to add an out-patient clinic as well as growing its research efforts for the brain injury and brain-based disorders community. iBRAIN’s mission is to research, develop and implement special education and related services for students with brain injury and brain-based disorders.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

· Oversee a classroom of 6 to 8 school-aged children with brain injuries

· Prepare weekly lesson plans and implement direct Instruction to teach students both individually and in small groups

· Utilize a multisensory approach incorporating art, music and technology to design lessons to increase students’ communication, social, and life skills.

· Collaborate with each student’s therapy team of occupational therapists, speech therapists, physical therapists, and teachers of the visually impaired

· Implement therapy recommendations in the classroom as appropriate.

· Prepare and manage Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) and quarterly progress reports.

· Collaborate with parents as necessary and involve them in their child's activities and progress on a regular basis (e.g., Weekly Parent Reports).

· Provide direction and supervision to the teaching assistants and paraprofessionals in the classroom.

Qualifications:

· NYS Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities 1-6, or Early Childhood and Students with Disabilities B-2, or NYS Permanent Special Education Certification required

· Master’s degree required

· Seeking candidates with a minimum of 2 years of experience with elementary school aged children with special needs

· Must be able to pass ALL of the FREE eLearning Short Courses in Clinical Research from The Global Health Training Centre website (https://globalhealthtrainingcentre.tghn.org/elearning/short-courses/)

· Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, communication skills, along with the ability to take initiative, and a highly flexible personality type

· MUST HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR

Reports to: Director of Education

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

· Health insurance

· Paid time off

Schedule:

· Monday to Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM

COVID-19 considerations:

· We have a very extensive protocol to protect students, staff and visitors.

Education:

· Bachelor's (Required)

· Master’s (Required)

License/Certification:

· Teaching Certification (Required)

Locations: Upper East Side, Manhattan (403 E 91st St, New York, NY) or

Sunset Park, Brooklyn (213 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY)

Hiring Considerations: Candidates invited to interview will be asked to supply a cover letter, resume, list of 6 references (3 personal, 3 professional). and copies of professional licenses.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Monthly Covid-19 testing, daily temperature and health screening.

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
• SENSE OF HUMOR: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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