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Manhattan Star Academy, a member of the YAI Network, provides Elementary Education for students 3-21 years of age with intellectual developmental disabilities and learning delays, including children on the autism spectrum. 

Our mission is to provide high-quality services to children and their families in a comprehensive, developmentally based program which focuses on the whole child. Instructional activities integrate all the domains of child development, including physical development and health, and social/emotional development; communication, language, and literacy; cognition and knowledge of the world (math, science, social studies, the arts and technology). Our program strives to foster growth and development through a broad range of services within the program while utilizing community resources as appropriate. 

Join us in working in a friendly environment that facilitates open communication and participatory management, where you are valued as a professional and where your opinion truly matters. Receive on-going state-of-the-art training, supportive supervision and a commitment to developing your education and career to help you reach your greatest potential as a professional! 

Job Roles & Responsibilities  

Coordinate the curriculum usage and implementation in each of the lower school classrooms.   

Oversee the curriculum implementation and instructional programs in lower school classrooms.   

Provide supervision and mentorship to special education teachers and teaching assistants to maintain fidelity and integrity of classroom instruction.  

Utilize research and past teaching experience to develop procedures and policies to ensure all student needs are being met through individualized instruction, tailored to the specific needs of each student.  

Support teachers and teaching assistants in effectively implementing individualized curriculum instruction.  

Observe and evaluate special education teachers and teaching assistants and promote implementation of best practices and successful teaching methods through consistent supervision and feedback.   

Work closely and collaboratively with all related services department leaders to create and maintain a cohesive and robust education program for all students encompassing all domains of special education.  

Act as liaison between special education teachers and teaching assistants and administrative staff.  

Plan school-wide events, assembly, and special programming days.  

Support in the researching, writing, and submission of grant proposals, and other fundraising efforts for the school.

Other Job Functions  

Assist other school personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work responsibilities.

Qualifications  

Three academic years or more of special education teaching experience  

Enrolled in or already completed School Building Leader (SBL) program and licensure 

Mentor teacher and/or coaching experience   

Ability to multi-task and manage several long- and short-term projects simultaneously.  

Comfortable providing all types of feedback with constructive next steps for ongoing progress and success.  

Optimistic and go-getter personality with the ability to take initiative.  

Ability to problem solve, communicate effectively, and facilitate directions to staff members.  

Ability to collaborate, solicit and consider input, guide others, and meet deadlines. 

Compensation 

$75,000 to $80,000/Year 

Tuition reimbursement 

Medical and dental insurance (with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision) 

Paid Time Off and School Holidays 

403(b) retirement with employer match 

Life insurance and long-term disability 

Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more! 

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.