Religious School Classroom Teacher

Gesher LaTorah Religious School Classroom Teacher

Gesher LaTorah is a community religious school for students with significant disabilities. Classes meet Sundays from 9am – 12 noon.

Gesher LaTorah literally means, “A bridge to the Torah,” and is The Associated’s dynamic community-based Jewish special education program serving students with significant disabilities between the ages of five and 21. Students are usually enrolled in a self-contained classroom or adult day and work programs and have disabilities including autism, developmental disabilities, language disabilities or physical challenges.

Gesher LaTorah’s mission is based on the principle that every Jewish individual has a rightful place as a proud and self‑assured member of the Jewish family, the Jewish school, synagogue and Jewish community.

• Develop lesson plans and activities within the framework of a general Judaic curriculum including Jewish concepts such as:
  Holidays;
  Parsha and Shabbat;
  Jewish Community;
  Jewish Life Cycle;
  Tefillah;
  Jewish customs and values
• Differentiate instruction for a variety of learning levels and styles
• Create materials and adapt materials to fit the individual needs of each student
• Participate in professional development programming
• Work effectively with team members including other classroom teachers, teacher assistants, specialists, and administrator
• Communicate with parents as needed regarding the students’ progress and/or concerns on the part of the teacher or parents

• Degree in Special Education or related field
• Experience working with students of various ages who have disabilities including cognitive disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, language delay and multiple disabilities
• Familiarity with IEP’s and how to develop individualized lessons
• Familiarity with various techniques for working with students with significant learning challenges such as using multisensory input, behavior modification, etc.
• Strong knowledge of Judaic content

Salary starts at $35/hour and will be commensurate with qualifications, skills, and experience.

PLEASE NOTE: All active full‑time, part‑time, and temporary staff are required to provide proof of full vaccination (COVID‑19) as a condition of employment within The Associated system as of November 15, 2021.

These job ads are not intended to be all‑inclusive, but to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. The Associated is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, The Associated supports a thriving Baltimore that celebrates diversity and appreciates the unique combination of gender, race, age, religion and ethnicity, sexual orientation, intellectual and physical disabilities, and special qualities that each resident adds to the fabric of life in Baltimore.

We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodations, please contact us, and we will make every effort to meet your needs.