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Job Summary:

The Assistant Media Specialist will support the EdTech & Media Department in managing and organizing digital assets, ensuring they are easily accessible to staff. This role includes photographing and videoing student events, attending field trips, and contributing to the development of a comprehensive digital asset library. The Assistant Media Specialist will also assist with the setup of media literacy and game development groups, and travel weekly to the school’s North location to capture important moments.

Key Responsibilities:

● Maintain and Organize Digital Assets: Develop and implement systematic naming conventions for digital assets, and assist in relaying information to staff regarding the location and accessibility of these assets.

● Event Photography and Videography: Attend field trips and student events to photograph and video significant moments, ensuring high-quality documentation of school activities.

● Support Media Literacy and Game Development Groups: Assist in the setup and execution of media literacy and game development group activities, contributing to a dynamic learning environment.

● Develop Digital Asset Library: Collaborate in the creation and maintenance of the Rebecca Schools digital asset library, ensuring all media is properly cataloged and accessible.

Qualifications:

● Proven experience in digital asset management and event photography.

● Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

● Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

● Willingness to travel weekly to different school locations.

● Familiarity with media literacy concepts and game development is a plus.

Physical Therapist

Rebecca School is for a full time Physical Therapist for the 2024-2025 school year. Applicants should be Licensed in NYS, with experience in Pediatrics preferred. Applicants should feel comfortable with providing therapeutic services on both an individual and group basis in collaboration with other disciplines including but not limited to OT, SLP, and social work. Sessions can occur in a variety of environments, contexts, and social settings, depending on each student’s individualized physical therapy program.

About Rebecca School: Rebecca School is an independent, private therapeutic day school for children ages 3 to 21, promoting the education and development of children with neurodevelopmental delays of relating and communicating, including autism spectrum disorders.

Rebecca school was founded in 2006 and utilizes the DIRFloortime® model (Developmental, Individual-difference, Relationship-based) developed by Stanley Greenspan, M.D.Requirements:· Holds a Masters or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy· Licensed to practice physical therapy in NYS· Knowledge of DIRFloortime® is preferred, but not requiredGeneral

Job Description:·

Provide individual and group physical therapy services to students that reflect their individual gross motor and developmental needs.· Development of individualized therapeutic programs for students· Training of other staff on pertinent therapeutic activities/techniques (handling techniques, sitting ergonomics, appropriate cuing, gross motor skill milestones) to support students as needed.· Performance of initial evaluations and discharges when appropriate· Work as part of an interdisciplinary team· Consistent communication with parents/caregivers· Writing of daily session notes, biannual progress reports, initial evaluations, and discharges (when appropriate).· Referrals for appropriate assistive/adaptive technologies (wheelchairs, orthotics, etc.)Benefits: We offer employee health benefits, 401K with match, and professional development stipends.

Occupational Therapist - Maternity Leave

Rebecca School is looking for a Full time Occupational Therapist (9/3/2024). Applicants should be Licensed in NYS, with experience in Pediatrics preferred. Applicants should feel comfortable with providing therapeutic services on both an individual and group basis in collaboration with other disciplines including but not limited to PT, SLP, and social work. Sessions can occur in a variety of environments, contexts, and social settings, depending on each student’s individualized occupational therapy program.

About Rebecca School: Rebecca School is an independent, private therapeutic day school for children ages 3 to 21, promoting the education and development of children with neurodevelopmental delays of relating and communicating, including autism spectrum disorders. Rebecca school was founded in 2006 and utilizes the DIRFloortime® model (Developmental, Individual-difference, Relationship-based) developed by Stanley Greenspan, M.D.

Requirements:

· Holds a Masters or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

· Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in NYS

· Knowledge of DIRFloortime® is preferred, but not required

General Job Description:

· Provide individual and group occupational therapy services to students that reflect their individual sensory, motor planning, visual special, fine motor and developmental needs.

· Development of individualized therapeutic programs for students

· Training of other staff on pertinent therapeutic activities/techniques to support students as needed.

· Performance of initial evaluations

· Work as part of an interdisciplinary team

· Consistent communication with parents/caregivers

· Writing of daily session notes, biannual progress reports, initial evaluations,

Benefits: We offer employee health benefits, 401K with match, and professional development stipends.

Teaching Assistants & Paraprofessionals

Rebecca School is seeking full time Teaching Assistants & Paraprofessionals.

Head Teacher - (RS NYC Location)

Rebecca School is looking to fill an immediate Head Teacher position for the 2024-2025 school year.

Some qualities that make a successful teacher at RS include creativity, energy, curiosity, playfulness and passion for special education. Teachers have flexibility to implement curriculum that is individualized for a range of learning profiles, developmentally appropriate, and interest driven while also collaborating with a transdisciplinary team. 

We are considering applicants that hold a Master’s degree in Special Education or in a related field or are close to completing their program. Candidates should be open to learning more about DIRFloortime®.

Employees receive health benefits package, 401K, tuition reimbursement, flexible PTO days, eligibility for teacher loan forgiveness, and ongoing internal professional development trainings as well as a budget for conferences, workshops or courses.