Classroom Lead

Classroom Lead Jay Berk Ph D & Associates and Perspectives Academy Beachwood, OH Job Details Full-time $30,000 - $50,000 a year 9 hours ago Qualifications Student progress monitoring Observational assessments for behavioral monitoring De-escalation support in education Data management Working with students Parent communication in school administration Computer skills Classroom Teaching Student progress notes Full Job Description About Perspectives Academy Perspectives Academy is a specialized, multidisciplinary therapeutic educational program designed to support students who require comprehensive behavioral, mental health, and academic intervention. We blend clinical expertise with individualized learning environments to help students build social skills, emotional regulation, and academic success. Position Overview The Classroom Lead is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the classroom, delivering tailored academic instruction, and fostering a supportive, structured environment. This role acts as the primary anchor for students, integrating specialized therapy insights and behavioral goal plans into daily classroom routines to ensure both academic and socio-emotional progress.

Key Responsibilities Classroom Management:

Maintain a highly structured, safe, and positive classroom environment using therapeutic and traumainformed behavioral management strategies.

Therapeutic Integration:

Partner closely with clinical staff and therapists to implement specialized therapeutic recommendations, sensory room breaks, and customized behavioral intervention plans.

Goal Tracking & Reporting:

Monitor and document student progress daily. Facilitate the collection of social skills data and behavioral milestone tracking using the Academy's digital system.

Collaboration & Communication:

Act as the primary point of contact for families regarding daily updates, and collaborate frequently with multidisciplinary teams (therapists, supervisors, and administration) to ensure holistic student support.

Qualifications & Skills Experience:

Minimum of 23 years of experience teaching or leading a classroom, preferably within an alternative school, special education setting, or therapeutic environment.

Core Competencies:

o Strong working knowledge of behavioral intervention, emotional regulation techniques, and deescalation strategies. Excellent communication skills for building trust with students, families, and clinicians. oProficiency with digital systems for inputting daily progress monitoring, behavioral tracking sheets, and digital forms.

Attributes:

High emotional intelligence, patience, adaptability, and a collaborative team mindset. What We Offer Competitive salary and performancebased milestones. Comprehensive benefits package Robust professional development and continuous training in clinical and therapeutic classroom methodologies. A deeply collaborative and supportive team environment dedicated to making a tangible impact on youth development. To Apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience working in therapeutic or non-traditional educational environments to About Jay Berk Ph D & Associates and Perspectives Academy Jay Berk PhD & Associates is a multidisciplinary mental health practice offering evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults. We address developmental and behavioral challenges with services including individual and family therapy, psychological testing, social skills training, and interventions for electronic addiction. Our collaborative team combines clinical expertise and compassionate support to help clients and families navigate challenges and achieve meaningful growth. Perspectives Academy (PA) is an educational and therapeutic program within Jay Berk PhD & Associates for students needing highly individualized instruction and academic supports. PA provides a structured, sensory-aware environment that integrates academic learning with social-emotional supports. With a student-first philosophy and low staff-to-attendee ratios, our team helps students build confidence, develop life skills, and succeed in and out of the classroom.