Elementary Moderate Disabilities Teacher - Trauma-Informed

Valley Collaborative; Tyngsborough (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

403B retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Valley Collaborative is seeking a Moderate Disabilities Teacher for the Elementary Behavioral School & PDD Site in Tyngsborough, MA. The position is 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, serving elementary grades and reporting to the school principal.

The school provides high-quality academic, therapeutic and vocational services and collaborates with SLP, OT, PT and BCBA to develop and implement IEPs and behavior plans. DESE certification is preferred and a Bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• DESE certification required; Moderate Disabilities preferred.
• Experience working with students diagnosed with mental health disorders and learning/behavioral needs.
• Experience and training in de-escalation/physical intervention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs in collaboration with SLP, OT, PT and BCBA.
• Monitor and adjust behavior support plans with input from BCBA.
• Maintain an organized, safe classroom and communicate regularly with families.
• Collaborate with school staff to address students’ mental health needs and academic functioning.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

IEP development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mental health awareness

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

DESE certification

Moderate Disabilities certification preferred

Tools

IEP software

Job description

Valley Collaborative is seeking a Moderate Disabilities Teacher for the Elementary Behavioral School & PDD Site in Tyngsborough, MA. The position is 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, serving elementary grades and reporting to the school principal.

The school provides high-quality academic, therapeutic and vocational services and collaborates with SLP, OT, PT and BCBA to develop and implement IEPs and behavior plans. DESE certification is preferred and a Bachelor’s degree is required.