DescriptionThis position is eligible for an up to $5000 sign-on bonus!Clifford Academy, a school within the Home for Little Wanderers, is seeking an on-site SPED certified teacher with a background in ELA. Certified reading specialists are also encouraged to apply for this position. While full time applicants are preferred, Clifford will consider applicants with modified and/or part-time requirements. The role requires collaboration with the current ELA educator to support literacy improvement in the Clifford student population. Ideal applicants are flexible co-teaching as well as working individually with students.Under the direction of the Principal, participate in the implementation of individualized educational programs for special needs children at varying academic levels; behavioral management and related crisis intervention activities in the classroom; multi-disciplinary treatment team activities; and preparation of related reports and documentation, including Individual Education Plans (IEPs).How You'll Be Making a Difference
Assist in planning and implementing of IEPs for assigned students including curriculum and specific lesson plans consistent with broad educational guidelines of the agency. Research and collect educational resource materials, and provide individualized academic instruction to students of wide-ranging academic performance.
Implement behavioral management program within the classroom. Maintain current knowledge of the facility/agency’s behavior management principles, system, and procedures, including TCI training. Participate in application of the system in the classroom including crisis intervention, use of restraints when required, processing with students during incidents and teaching and modeling of social and emotional skills and growth.
Participate as a member of student/client multi-disciplinary teams, provide information regarding the student’s progress in an educational setting and receive multi-disciplinary advice and guidance to facilitate achievement of treatment, behavioral and educational goals. Meet and maintain liaison with collateral staff as required and serve as student advocate.
Participate in a variety of meetings, conferences and workshops, and prepare a variety of reports and records, including IEPs, client notes, conference reports, documentation forms, report cards and related comments, etc.
Assist in maintaining a safe, orderly and neat classroom environment.
Provide monitoring and coverage as needed in the program, which may include monitoring of lunch, recess, halls, and/or chaperoning on field trips, etc.
May serve on department, facility, or agency committees as appropriate.
Communicate with and involve families in the educational program of each child; assist in the implementation of appropriate family activities in the program.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and knowledge in reading field/ELA
Master's Degree in Education or a related field
Special Education license required
Previous experience working in education and/or with program specific population of students highly desirable
Massachusetts Educator Licensure required
Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications
What The Home Can Offer YouIn addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Generous time off including up to 20 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days
Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
Extensive training to new staff
Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
And more!
Valuing DiversityWe are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)