Special Education Teacher - Schwartz School

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Special Education Teacher - Schwartz School
40 hours
Based on experience $46,308 - $82,491
Additional stipend of $3,300 paid in August.
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Meeting Street is currently offering a four-step $5,000 bonus to new employees for full-time, benefit eligible positions.
Summary of Main Duties:
Manages the classroom on a day-to-day basis by providing instruction including the development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals, assessment, and curriculum design as well as supervision of classroom staff and ongoing parent contact.
Job Duties:

• Plans and implements motivating and creative age-appropriate activities to address goals as outlined in each students' IEP including vocational opportunities, community based learning experiences, MA curriculum frameworks, and service learning projects.
• Collaborates with other teachers and therapists to implement an integrated educational/therapeutic model.
• Develops lesson plans, progress reports, and IEPs within specified timelines as directed.
• When scheduled, performs MCAS alternate assessments.
• Creates a learning environment where the students are stimulated and motivated to work to their best potential.
• Designs and implements appropriate academic and social goals for all students.
• Facilitates interactions among children that provide opportunities for emotional, social, and cognitive growth.
• Collaborates with other educators and specialists in the planning, adapting, and teaching of curriculum for all learners and guides classroom staff in the implementations of goals.
• Maintains data records on each student's progress to write accurate evaluations and/or progress reports.
• Demonstrates positive guidance techniques with children such as redirection, modeling appropriate behavior, and praise.
• Works with content area specialists to develop and implement content specific objectives (i.e., therapy staff, nursing, Behavioral Specialist, etc.)
• Supervises and assigns duties to the teacher assistant(s) so their work with the students is reflective of their individual needs or the needs of the program. Evaluates the performance of teacher assistant staff in cooperation with Director of School.
• Develops, implements, and maintains contact with families.
• Oversees the maintenance of all classroom supplies, equipment, and space.
• Provide educational services and support, in accordance with physician orders, to students who are confined to home or hospital.

Full-time employees at Meeting Street enjoy low cost benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance plans (BCBSRI), vision insurance (VSP), employer-paid life insurance and long term disability, optional employee and dependent life insurance, voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, up to 5% company matching 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off (PTO), BCBS Wellness Program, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program and much more!
If you are looking for a rewarding career to make a difference in children's lives, then you have found the right path with Meeting Street. This is an opportunity to join Meeting Street where individuals of all abilities learn, play, work and live together.
Learn more about us at https://www.meetingstreet.org/
Requirements

• Bachelors or Master's Degree in Special Education.
• Valid Certification from the MA Department of Education as a Special Education Teacher.
• Valid Certification in Severe/Profound disabilities OR Mild/Moderate disabilities with willingness to pursue Severe/Profound disabilities certification (tuition reimbursement offered).
• A minimum of 2-3 years teaching experience, with prior experience working with children. with and without disabilities in an inclusive environment preferred.
• Knowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks and MCAS alternate assessments.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.