Description

The Home for Little Wanderers' Plymouth COVE School is seeking a Certified MA Special Ed Teacher.

The SPED Teacher will be responsible for the following:

• Works with a dynamic team of motivated educators to integrate social/emotional learning and a community-building approach to student-centered education.

• Creates and implements creative, hands-on instruction and participates in the development of individualized education plans; collaborates with a creative team of classroom teachers and special educators to differentiate individualized curriculum; utilizes therapeutic intervention activities in the classroom (additional training provided).

• Teaches in a dynamic classroom focused on establishment of developing and strengthening executive function and social/emotional skills along with academic support for students age 12-16.

How You'll Be Making a Difference

• Collaborate in planning and implementing of individualized educational programs for assigned students including curriculum and specific lesson plans consistent with broad educational guidelines of the agency and facility as well as Special Education Coordinator direction. Research and collect educational resource materials and provide individualized academic instruction to students of wide-ranging academic performance in conjunction with the Special Education Coordinator.

• 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 Individual Education Plans(IEPs), client notes, conference reports, documentation forms, report cards and related comments, etc.

• Maintain 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.

• Participates in educator mentorship programs.

• May serve on department, facility, or agency committees as appropriate.

• Communicate with and involve families in the educational program of each student; assist the Clinical Coordinator in the implementation of appropriate family activities in the program.

Qualifications

• Masters' degree and knowledge in field of designated assignment or subject (such as early childhood education, vocational training, computer science, etc.) required.

• Previous experience working in education and/or with program specific population of students highly desirable.

• Massachusetts Educator Licensure in Moderate Disabilities required.

• Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications.

What The Home Can Offer You

In 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 Diversity

We 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The 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)