Benefits:

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Training & development

Upper School Teacher Announcement

Academics West is searching for a part-time HumanitiesTeacher for our Upper School who will be responsible for direct instruction that is designed to address goals and objectives specified in the students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and/or follow the NYS general education guidelines. The ideal candidate is bright, energetic and motivated to help children with learning and emotional challenges. The applicant will be committed to learning and infusing our Clinically Informed Academics model.

Start date: End of August 2026

Focus teacher's primary function is to educate our students using the most up-to-date pedagogy within their content area. Teachers are expected to engage students and assess their knowledge in academic content as defined within the course description. Educators will collaborate with the educational clinicians to develop and implement appropriate classroom management plans. It is expected that teachers will go beyond the classroom and model the Academics West mission and philosophy. These individuals are expected to have strong foundational knowledge of our CIA model and implement it within the classroom. Teachers will directly report to the Associate Director of Education and Head Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and implement appropriate lesson plans and meet objectives.

Be a dynamic teacher who exhibits a love of learning and educating

Welcome potential new students and engage them as they complete trial days

Collaborate with Admissions Department with new onboarding students

Write weekly progress reports on each student

Responsible for classroom management oversight

Frequently consult with clinicians about student’s therapeutic needs

Review student’s neuropsychological report and other assessments to inform student instruction

Attend all student and staff meetings

Required to attend all Professional Development Days

Assess student progress as requested by Associate Director of Education

Nurture students as they develop both academic and prosocial skills in and out of the classroom

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or Master’s Degree preferred

Degree in Humanities (English, History, Philosophy)

3 + years experience teaching students with special educations needs

Exceptional fund of knowledge in writing and literature

Work Hours:

Typically 5 hours a day during the week when school is open