Lower School Associate Teacher, Behavior Support (RBT

Lower School Associate Teacher, Behavior Support (RBT)

Location: 5 Hanover Square, New York, NY 10004

Reports to: Dylan Program Director

Projected

Start Date:

August 2026

The IDEAL School of Manhattan is an inclusion school dedicated to creating a diverse community that affirms and accepts the full identities of all people, while inspiring academic excellence, creative leadership, and a desire to build a more just and equitable world.

The IDEAL School seeks a high‑energy, mission‑driven educator who holds a current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential to work as an Associate Teacher with a Lower School student in need of direct behavioral support to access the curriculum and the community in an inclusion school. The candidate must collaborate, follow established class routines, create individual goals, implement behavior plans with a BCBA, differentiate and modify the curriculum, and provide creative support strategies.

• Partner with teachers, therapists, and additional professionals on implementation of support strategies across settings.
• Implement modified behavior plans and behavior management as needed for the assigned student.
• Utilize specific instructional and behavioral techniques to meet individual student needs.
• Work as a member of the Lower School classroom teaching team to plan and differentiate curriculum and support the classroom and other students as needed.
• Collaborate on the established classroom curriculum and create and implement individual goals for the assigned student.
• Create differentiated lessons and materials to support the assigned student’s access to the curriculum.
• Communicate proactively on a daily basis with the family of the assigned student.
• Attend CSE meetings and yearly goal reviews as needed.
• Provide support for Activities of Daily Living as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• RBT certification.
• At least one year of experience in a school or similar setting.
• Willingness to learn in an educational environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Master’s degree or current enrollment in a relevant Master’s program.
• Independent school experience.
• Strong understanding of differentiation.

• Appreciation for the school’s mission.
• Ability to collaborate as part of a team.
• Desire to make a difference in the school, including contributing time and talent outside of the classroom.
• Flexibility and a sense of humor.

Salary Range: $48–53 k (salary determined based on education, experience, and other job‑related factors).

Benefits: Paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending program, health reimbursement account, commuter benefits program, income protection via short- and long-term disability benefits, paid family leave, lunch discounts, professional development opportunities, 403(b) plan with employer contribution (waiting period applies).

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The IDEAL School of Manhattan is committed to equal employment opportunity and to making all employment decisions without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, caregiver status, gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This policy applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.