Shiluv Program Coordinator

Background

Gateways exists to enable students with diverse learning needs to succeed in Jewish educational settings and participate meaningfully in Jewish life. Over the last 15 years, Gateways has partnered with day schools, congregational and community schools and early childhood programs in the Boston region and beyond to provide special education services, expertise, and support. Gateways also operates its own independent formal and informal Jewish education programs designed for students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.

Shiluv, Hebrew for “inclusion,” is an program that transforms attitudes, fosters belonging, and cultivates a culture of respect and appreciation for learning, physical, emotional, and developmental differences within Jewish educational settings. Educators participate in an eight-month fellowship guided by experts, where they explore personal, institutional, and communal attitudes toward disability, identify areas for change, and implement strategies to build inclusive school communities. Fellows gain access to the Shiluv Curriculum for grades K–5, featuring lesson plans, book discussion guides, Jewish text studies, and resources for hosting guest speakers who have lived experiences of disability. During the fellowship and beyond, educators implement the multisensory, experiential curriculum, creating meaningful opportunities for students to reflect on their own traits, appreciate individual differences, and brainstorm ways to foster belonging and equity. By transforming attitudes about disability and building communities of belonging through a uniquely Jewish lens, Shiluv redefines disability inclusion within Jewish education.

Gateways is currently hiring a coordinator to oversee the implementation of the Shiluv Peer Disability Education Program, including coordinating the Faculty Fellowship program, overseeing curriculum implementation, supporting curriculum development, and promoting the program.

Core Responsibilities

• Coordinate Shiluv Faculty Fellowship, including:
  • Regular communication with participating schools and fellows
  • Leading monthly webinars, in partnership with co-facilitators
  • Sharing curricular materials with teachers
  • Providing 1:1 coaching to faculty fellows to support their implementation of the curriculum
• Facilitate Shiluv curriculum directly with Jewish day school students in select schools in the Greater Boston area
• Coordinate featured speakers who will speak with students about their lived experience with disability
• Curriculum development: Collaborate with other Gateways staff to continue to update and expand the Shiluv Curriculum
• Support program marketing efforts, in collaboration with Gateways’ Communications Manager and other Gateways staff
• Coordinate with schools implementing the curriculum and ensure licensing is up to date
• Perform other duties as assigned

 Qualifications/Requirements

• Background in disability studies, and grounding in the social model of disability
• Experience (minimum 3 years) teaching children and adolescents, either in formal or informal settings; experience in Jewish education preferred
• BS/BA degree required
• Knowledge of Jewish holidays, customs, and traditions; ability to read Hebrew preferred but not required
• Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong communication skills; engaging presenter/facilitator; ability to thoughtfully facilitate discussions with both children and adults and respond to questions about complex topics

Compensation

• Starting salary of $12,000-18,000 for approximately 10 hours/week of work, commensurate with experience and scope of work. As the program expands there may be the opportunity to increase hours.

How to Apply:

• Cover letters and resumes will be accepted only through our online system at http://tinyurl.com/gatewaysjobs. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until position is filled.
• Gateways believes in the essentiality of a diverse workforce. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, including people of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, LGBTQIA people, and people who come from low income or working-class backgrounds. We encourage you to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, veteran status, or any other class protected under federal, state, or local laws. We know that the candidate who fits best may not meet 100% of the qualifications.
• Gateways will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. The interview process for this position will be conducted via Zoom.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] for assistance.

About the Organization:

For more information visit our web site at www.jgateways.org.