Lead Special Education Teacher

Benefits:

• 403(b) Matching
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Full Time: $67,000 - $73,710
Hours: 7:30 am- 3 pm 37.5 hour-workweek
Summary:
The Lead Special Education Teacher is responsible for developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and assisting the EBSC with the development of Behavior Management Guidelines (BMGs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) designed to meet students individual needs across skill areas. The Lead Special Education Teacher is also responsible for supervising ABA Teachers (ABATs), ensuring that student progress is evaluated systematically, and that the findings are used to make students programs more effective. The Lead Special Education Teacher serves as the primary liaison for communication with parents/legal guardians.
Responsibilities:

• Ensures the supervision and safety of the students.
• Maintains CALM certification and uses CALM techniques to maintain safety.
• Demonstrates competency on foundational ABA concepts/skills contained in the 90-Day Checklist.
• Maintains teaching credentials.
• Completes high-quality work with minimal errors.
• Actively recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of others.
• Accepts performance feedback gracefully.
• Plans quarterly field trips and weekly community outings.
• Updates necessary documentation (e.g., Salesforce) per protocol.
• Assists students with Activities of Daily Living including showering and toileting.
• Participates in swimming activities.
• Ensures all students have items needed throughout the school day (e.g., meals for free/reduced lunch, toothbrush, water bottle, AAC device, edible reinforcers, extra clothes).
• Can lift half of their own body weight.
• Drives students and staff in school vehicles to community locations as needed.
• Ensures that the classroom participates in zones during arrival and dismissal.
• Adheres to the Crossroads Employee Handbook.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor(s).
• Develops staffing and classroom schedules to ensure proper implementation of IEPs.
• Ensures schedules are posted and followed by ABATs, including what programs are taught to each student during each time period.
• Takes a leadership role at all times (e.g., in the classroom, during school events, on community outings)
• Reads and initials home notes for each student every morning after arrival.
• Assists EBSC in the development of transition plans.
• Ensures staff implement clinical and educational programming with a high level of fidelity.
• Conducts annual performance evaluations for ABATs.
• Ensures ABATs meet required deadlines.
• Maintains a well-organized classroom and ensures the professional presentation of student notebooks, supplies, and materials.
• Documents performance feedback as necessary.

Requirements

• Masters in education, Behavior Analysis, or related field, preferred.
• Current Massachusetts teaching certification.
• 3-5 years teaching experience in the field of autism or education, preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Mastery of computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Caring, compassionate, hard-working, and punctual.
• Interest in building a career in nonprofit service for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• The ability to move quickly and confidently to intervene when protective holds and/or movements are necessary.
• The ability to pursue a bolting student.
• The ability to successfully complete CALM training, which requires:
• Lifting half of body weight
• Pivoting
• Squatting
• Kneeling
• Remaining in kneeling position for an extended time
• Standing from kneeling while supporting student weight without pushing off ground with hands
• Assisting a student to the floor (Only used in the school)

Benefits:

• Generous paid time off (4.6 break weeks/equivalent), 9 sick days, 4 personal days, 12 Holidays)
• Comprehensive health insurance (70-80% employer paid)
• Dental and Vision insurance plans
• Life and disability insurance (employer paid)
• 403(b) with up to 50% Employer match
• Generous tuition reimbursement