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Assistant Teacher
The Baker Center for Children and Families (formerly: Judge Baker Children’s Center) established in 1917. The Baker Center for Children and Families, “JBCC” is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents whose mental health problems threaten to limit their potential. JBCC was named in honor of the Boston Juvenile court’s first Judge Harvey Humphrey Baker, a visionary in child welfare. Judge Harvey Baker was among the first to advocate a system based on understanding and treatment to help troubled youth, rather than one using punishment or incarceration. Today, integrating education, service, research, and training, The Baker Center for Children and Families has become a national leader in the field of children’s mental health.
For more information on the Baker Center for Children and Families, please visit: www.bakercenter.org.
Summary
Manville School, a highly successful and reputable educational program, is seeking Assistant Teachers in Grades 4-6 and Grades 7-8 for the current school year. As a member of a three-person, multidisciplinary classroom team, the Assistant Teacher plans lessons and carries out curriculum instruction, tailored to meet students’ specific learning needs/behavioral profiles. Actively participate in academic instruction and classroom management, while learning and applying effective evidence-based behavior management techniques. Partake in exceptional training and receive mentoring by an experienced Educational Supervisor and a Mentor Special Education Teacher, both of whom ensure the Assistant Teacher is highly successful! Participate in weekly meetings with a collaborative multi-disciplinary team, while engaging in professional development opportunities that will prepare you to work in a school setting as a special education teacher or mental health professional.
- Do you thrive in a team-oriented workplace?
- Do you have excellent multi-tasking skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?
- Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field, and experience with special needs students/children (preferably in a classroom setting)?
- Do you have strong verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills?
- Are you eager to gain additional teaching experience while learning and growing professionally?
If so, we’d like to talk with you!!!
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement unit and lesson plans following the students’ IEP goals and objectives.
- Utilize MA/CCSS Curriculum Frameworks to guide instruction appropriate to student grade, skill level and learning style, as outlined in students’ IEPs.
- In conjunction with the classroom team (assistant teacher and classroom counselor), develop and implement classroom behavior management plan appropriate to the age and social/emotional levels of students.
- Foster positive self-esteem and social growth of students through appropriate curriculum and behavioral structure.
- Create and maintain a respectful classroom culture that fosters safe and productive learning.
- Monitor, observe, and maintain data on IEP goals and objectives.
- Participate in supervision with educational supervisor and other members of the classroom team (i.e., assistant teacher, milieu counselor);
- Actively participate in all relevant scheduled school meetings.
- Write IEP and Quarterly Progress Reports.
- Participate in learning and professional development opportunities and collaborate across disciplines.
- Provide mentorship to assistant teacher through weekly meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Bachelor’s required.
- Experience: Experience working in a school environment, preferably with children/students with special needs.
- License/Certification: not required.
- Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- Ensure confidentiality and a high level of customer service in all interactions. Commitment to cultural humility, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Commitment to working in an integrity driven environment.
- Commitment to the Judge Baker Children’s Center mission.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (with or without accommodation)
- Must be able to move around: different level floors, different locations, balance, reach, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear and be capable of repetitive motion.
- Position requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly.
- Work requires close visual acuity.
- Position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
- The opportunity to work in a fun, supportive, collaborative work environment with other passionate, talented, hard-working individuals!
- Gain actual teaching experience in a highly regarded and reputable educational/ mental health organization with support, mentoring and training from exceptional and experienced professionals.
- Work in a supportive and collegial atmosphere
- Gain experience working with families/caregivers.
- Participate in learning and professional development opportunities and collaborate across disciplines.
- Partake in an excellent benefits package, including school vacations and summers off in a 10-month position, OR earn 10% of salary for a 5-week, 20-day summer program!
We offer Medical (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), Dental and Vision options; 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes, immediate enrollment into retirement, with company contribution (4%) and match up to (4%) after 2 years of employment. We offer opportunities to get involve in various department/organization improvement committees and activities.
THE PRECEDING STATEMENT SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ALL THE WORK REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB. THERE MAY BE OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE THE PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION AND TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF JUDGE BAKER CHILDREN’S CENTER.
Please apply with resume and cover letter.
Please apply with resume and cover letter.
Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: not required.
SALARY: Initial range: $40,000 - $50,000 depending on experience
BONUS: 50% paid in the first pay period after employment, final 50% paid in the first payroll following the completion of 90 days of continuous employment
OPEN DATE: Ongoing until filled
SCHEDULE: 8-hour shift, day shift, Monday to Friday, Regular school schedule, including school vacations and summers off in a 10-month position, OR earn 10% of salary for a 5-week, 20-day summer program!
OPEN DATE: Ongoing until filled
SCHEDULE: 8-hour shift, day shift, Monday to Friday, Regular school schedule, including school vacations and summers off in a 10-month position, OR earn 10% of salary for a 5-week, 20-day summer program!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is a benefit-eligible position.
Ability to commute/relocate. Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required).
