Baltimore Jewish Life

Part-time or Full-time Elementary School Learning Specialist/Special Educator

Ohr Chadash Academy

Ohr Chadash Academy (OCA) is a Torah-driven Orthodox Jewish day school for boys and girls in early childhood through 8th grade, where the divine spark and unique worth of each individual is celebrated. Within a warm, nurturing environment, we instill the values of kindness and character development in our students and foster intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills through experiential learning and collaborative problem-solving. At OCA, we inspire students to be independent and inclusive, caring and confident, educated and engaged members of the community and society as a whole. We are seeking a passionate, dynamic, professional educator to join our elementary school staff. Qualified candidates should be reflective learners and innovative practitioners able to implement best practices to help students achieve success.

About the Position

Ohr Chadash Academy is seeking a part- or full-time learning specialist or special educator to work with our upper elementary school team. The candidate will support students in the classroom through push-in and pull-out services, and work collaboratively with administrators and teachers to assess, monitor, and provide direct instruction to and program for the academic needs of students.

Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree, master’s preferred
-Minimum of 3 years experience, preferred
-Experience in current research-based learning and instructional approaches
-Warm, flexible, and creative approach to working with students
-Proficiency with technology integration
-Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
-Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities:
-Working with students 1:1 or in small groups to support the development of academic skills and reinforce class content
-Designing and providing modifications and accommodations for students
-Establishing and maintaining effective data collection methods and adjusting instruction based on data
-Communicating with colleagues about students’ progress and performance
-Assuming lead teacher responsibilities if the lead teacher is absent

If you are interested in being part of our warm, growing, innovative school community, please submit your cover letter and resume to employment@ocabaltimore.org