ABA-Focused Special Education Leader — IEP & Mentor

May Institute; Springfield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Tuition Assistance with MTEL prep

PTO 19 days

10 paid holidays

Floating birthday holiday

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

EAP

403(b) Retirement Plan

Leadership Development

Job summary

May Center School in West Springfield, MA, is seeking a Special Education Teacher to lead classrooms serving children and adolescents with autism and developmental disabilities. You will design IEPs, mentor staff, and apply ABA strategies to promote meaningful learning and growth.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, ongoing professional development, and strict compliance with ethical and legal standards in special education.

Qualifications

• Design and implement IEPs to promote academic, social, vocational, and self-care skills.
• Mentor and guide teachers and teacher assistants for a collaborative learning environment.
• Use data to track progress and refine instructional strategies.
• Stay current with ABA innovations and best practices in instruction.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Mentor and guide teachers and teacher assistants.
• Use data-driven decision-making to track student progress.
• Stay at the forefront of ABA innovations in instruction.
• Ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards in special education.

Skills

Leadership

ABA knowledge

Data-driven decision-making

Empathy

Patience

Education

MA State Teaching License in Moderate/Severe Special Education

Job description

May Center School in West Springfield, MA, is seeking a Special Education Teacher to lead classrooms serving children and adolescents with autism and developmental disabilities. You will design IEPs, mentor staff, and apply ABA strategies to promote meaningful learning and growth.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, ongoing professional development, and strict compliance with ethical and legal standards in special education.