Middle School Educational Support Teacher (Full or Part Time)

March 7, 2022

Berman Hebrew Academy, located in Rockville, MD, has an opening for a ten-month, resource teacher to begin in August 2022. The resource teacher will be responsible for working with small groups of students in grades 6-8 to provide additional support in all academic areas. This position also provides push-in resource support to teachers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides research-based interventions, accommodations, and modifications to curriculum for identified students in grades 6th-8th grade.
• Provides small group instruction as well as co-teaching
• Provides case management for students including frequent parent and teacher communication and progress reports
• Collaborates with other members of the academic team in planning and implementing the instructional program
• Serves on the ESS (Education Support Services) Team along with the Dean of Students and Guidance Counselor
• Prepares documentation for outside support including MCPS and mental health professionals
• Attends faculty, curriculum and team meetings (held before the opening of school and throughout the school year), and will attend professional days and workshops
• Maintains an attractive, organized, and engaged learning environment
• Attends school events such as Back-to-School Nights, Open Houses, and Eighth Grade Graduation

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education with concentration in Special Education
• Master’s Degree in Special Education (Preferred)
• Has a minimum of two years classroom teaching experience
• Leadership experience preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Superb interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management and classroom management skills
• Knowledge of 21st century learning, principles theory and practice