Special Education Teacher for Boston

Special Education Teacher

Location: Boston
Salary: $85k yearly

Qualifications: Fully licensed with a Moderate Disabilities certification

We are committed to providing employees with excellent benefits and recently increased salary ranges! At our organization, we are creating communities where all children, adults, and families are embraced and empowered to reach their full potential. Join us and become a part of a supportive, caring, and committed team that is making a difference every day.

Benefits Include:

• Generous Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick, personal, and up to 12 holidays
• Employee referral bonuses up to $1000
• Annual Training Allowance
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and more
• Free Parking on Campus

Our client is a 766 school operating year-round. The primary task of the Special Education Teacher is the academic instruction of the students, which involves a broad range of responsibilities due to the overlapping nature of the students' learning disabilities and behavior disorders.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Preparation and implementation of daily lesson plans.
• Supervision of Assistant Teachers and Classroom Aides/Childcare Workers.
• Assessment and diagnosis of learning difficulties and behaviors through observation and formal/informal assessment.
• Compliance with MA and Federal Special Education regulations.
• Evaluation of Assistant Teachers, interns, and special projects.
• Attendance at staff and supervision meetings.
• Participation in clinical conferences and preparation of reports.
• Development of individual programs for summer school students.
• Assist with lunch/recess duties.
• Support the Director of Special Education in curriculum evaluation and policy design.

Requirements:

• Degree and current certification in Special Education- Moderate Special Needs
• Receptive and responsive to supervision and professional development
• Commitment to high-quality care
• Patience, empathy, compassion
• Reliability and flexibility
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with client information systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong follow-up and organizational skills
• Interpersonal and teamwork abilities
• Sensitivity and respect for clients' cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds