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  • Head Martial arts instructor
    Head Martial arts instructor
    28 days ago
    $20–$30 hourly
    Part-time
    Mamaroneck

    Sensory Taekwon-Do is seeking a dedicated and experienced Head Martial Arts Instructor to lead our specialized program for children with autism and other special needs. This pivotal role involves developing and delivering structured Taekwon-Do classes that empower students, build confidence, and enhance physical and cognitive skills in a supportive environment. Key Responsibilities: • Design, implement, and oversee engaging martial arts curricula tailored for children with diverse special needs., • Provide patient, adaptable, and encouraging instruction, ensuring classes are inclusive and effective for all participants., • Foster a positive and safe learning atmosphere, addressing individual student needs with empathy and understanding., • Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback and communicating effectively with parents and guardians., • Potentially train and mentor assistant instructors, maintaining high standards of teaching and program delivery., • Ensure all activities align with the mission and values of Sensory Taekwon-Do. Qualifications: • Significant experience in martial arts instruction, particularly Taekwon-Do., • Demonstrated experience working with children with autism and other special needs is highly preferred., • Strong understanding of adaptive teaching methodologies and behavior management techniques., • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills., • A deep commitment to student empowerment and creating an inclusive learning space., • Relevant martial arts certifications and successful completion of background checks will be required.

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  • Assistant Principal
    Assistant Principal
    1 month ago
    $80000–$90000 yearly
    Full-time
    Kew Gardens Hills, Queens

    Job Summary: This position is held by a qualified professional who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides services to staff and students in the school as provided by New York State regulations and In accordance with New York State preschool standards and developmentally appropriate practice. Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree or higher in elementary/early childhood general education · Master’s degree and NYS certification in Special Education · NYS certification in School Administration and Supervision · At least 5 years of classroom teaching and experience in early childhood special education Job Responsibilities: · Monitor teacher’s adherence to IEP goals and mandates, ensure that paperwork is updated in a timely manner · Review all teacher progress reports and report cards/student’s attendance · Ensure the health and safety of students and staff by monitoring school environment and staff interactions with children · Attend Team Meetings and parent meetings as needed and periodically to monitor effectiveness of meetings · Instruct teachers in creating lesson plans and review lesson plans on a weekly basis, providing feedback in necessary · Observe teachers, TAs, and students in the classroom to ensure effectiveness of instruction and appropriateness of activities and strategies · Participate in teacher meetings to communicate administrative information and facilitate best practice discussions · Participate in monthly TA meetings to communicate administrative information and facilitate best practice discussions · Participate in supervisor’s meetings to plan and monitor all areas of the educational program · Assist teachers in planning, implementing, and obtaining resources for thematic instruction · Communicate with therapists to ensure continuity of services and appropriateness of classroom interventions · Train new faculty in the policies and procedures of the program · Recruit, interview and select teachers, TAs, and therapeutic staff · Help teachers find and attend professional conferences · Coordinate enrollment of new students by working with the CPSE administrators; including touring parents, observing children, communicating with the CPSE, reviewing evaluations, and completing required paperwork to enroll students · Daily walk through of classrooms to monitor all aspects of instruction, intervention, safety, and health · Research new educational information and activities for teachers · Monitor bussing procedures · Monitor attendance and punctuality of staff · Develop class rosters and staffing assignments in July and August · Assist in planning and implementing events such as workshops, parent orientation, parent conferences, graduation, and other school-wide events · Monitor and approve materials and equipment orders · Monitor and approve requests for personal/sick days and late arrival and early dismissal of staff · Directing staff and facilitating communication with parents during emergencies · Daily planning and debriefing meetings with principal · Serve as a role model for student and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming and effective work ethic · Participate in school-wide projects/committees · Monitor 611-619 and maintaining records · Complete formal/informal teacher performance observations · Disseminate new IEP’s and reports to Administrative and Educational staff · Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines · Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by their supervisor and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation · Notify school of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or professional meetings that will affect agreed upon services in the school · Treat all children with dignity and respect · Attend 3-5 evening orientation/conference events with parents · Must be able to lift 40 pounds

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