NASET News Alert

Elementary School- Autism Teacher (SY 24 - 25)

June 14, 2024

Newark, NJ
Full-Time

Role Overview:

** Certified Teachers are eligible for a $3000 Special Education Teacher Bonus.

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is seeking a dynamic, mission-aligned educator to join our team as an Elementary School Autism Teacher to teach Pre-K - 4th Grade for the (2024-25) academic year.

Compensation & Benefits:

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance plans w/ comprehensive network coverage.

  • Up to $5,250 per year in tax exempt student loan and tuition reimbursement.

  • Reimbursements for external professional development aligned to your role.

  • Wellness reimbursements including gym memberships, spa services, and more.

  • Online counseling services - for staff and their dependents - via top-rated therapy app.

  • Pre-tax state pension plan benefit w/ addl. options available via voluntary retirement plans.

  • Pre-tax dependent care, health, and transit flexible spending plans available.

  • Convenient health screening and telemedicine support via VitalCheck Wellness platform.

Qualifications:

  • Evidence of NJ Department of Education K-6 and TOSD certification

  • Previous training/experience with Functional Behavior Assessments

  • Experience with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) required

  • Relentless work ethic.

  • Belief that all students have what it takes to be successful.

  • Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university.

  • Demonstrated mastery of content knowledge and ability to drive student growth.

  • Prior teaching experience in an urban No Excuses school setting strongly preferred.

  • Extremely strong classroom management abilities.

  • Experience developing curriculum or potential to lead curricular development is strongly preferred.

Benefits:

It is an exciting time at Great Oaks Legacy. Our Student Support Services team is rolling out several practices and supports for our exceptional learners:

  • Integrating ABA principles into our instruction and practices for students with autism and behavioral support needs.

  • Our Special Education Teachers are managed and coached by Associate Directors of Special Education, leaders with a wealth of Special Education experience.

  • GOL is shifting to Science of Reading-aligned instructional practices, with the goal of ensuring that all of our teachers have the training and knowledge to teach our students using research-based strategies.

  • We are increasing our trauma informed practices and working towards an inclusive community for all learners.

  • We are launching two specialized classrooms, one focused on Emotional Regulation Impairment (ERI) and one on Autism. Each will be supported by a fulltime Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Social Worker, ensuring that the teachers in those classrooms will have lots of support.

Apply:

https://www.greatoakslegacy.org/join-our-team/job-openings?gh_jid=4004268008

Contact:

Chevon Sadler, Director of Talent for more information at csadler@greatoakslegacy.org

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