Position: Teacher, Special Education (Elementary School)
About: The Baker Center for Children and Families, also known as Judge Baker Children’s Center, promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy. Manville School, a highly successful and reputable educational program, is seeking a Special Education Teacher for an Elementary School Classroom for the upcoming year. As the lead member of a three-person, multidisciplinary classroom team, the Special Education Teacher is responsible for the overall planning and supervision of a multi-grade level, self-contained classroom. The Special Education Teacher implements evidence-based curricula, maintains data-collection systems, and utilizes instruction-driven assessments to measure student progress. The Special Education Teacher writes and implements IEPs for each student in the classroom, including quarterly progress reports. The Special Education Teachers receive direct supervision by an educational coordinator, including formal and informal observations, 1:1 meetings, and support with curriculum development. Working with a classroom team made up of an Assistant Teacher and Classroom Behavior Specialist/Milieu Counselor, the Special Education Teacher creates a respectful, safe, and inclusive environment for the six to ten students in their classroom. This self-motivated individual communicates clearly, maintains calm, and has an enthusiastic approach to their work.
Requirements: Bachelor’s or M.Ed in Special Education, with certification in Moderate Special Needs for grades K-8 and/or 5-12; 3+ years of related experience with a similar population
Benefits: 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, Opportunities to get involved in various department/organization improvement committees and activities
