Elementary Special Education Teacher

RFK Community Alliance; Lancaster (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday Pay

Educational Assistance

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disab

Retirement Plan with generous employer

Job summary

RFK Community Alliance is seeking an Elementary Special Education Teacher in Lancaster, MA. This full-time role offers a salary range of $70,000 to $80,000 per year, plus a $3,000 bonus.

The school provides therapeutic day services with a focus on trauma-informed, equity-centered education. The educator will work in a year-round private special education day school, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver standards-aligned instruction and individualized plans for students with

Qualifications

• MA teaching certification for Moderate Disabilities K-8.
• Proven ability to communicate with students, families, and school leaders.
• Cultural competence to work with diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Foster a creative, supportive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Prepare students academically, socially, and emotionally for transitions ahead.
• Help students become self-disciplined and respectful contributors to classroom and community.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to evaluate needs and develop plans.
• Assume other responsibilities to ensure program safety and continuity.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher assistants across settings.

Skills

Communication

Cultural competence

Creativity

Crisis management

Technology familiarity

Education

MA teaching certification: Moderate Disabilities K-8

Job description

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Elementary Special Education Teacher

Day Education Full Time Professional Lancaster, MA, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1025

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000/year + $3,000 Bonus

The RFK Community Alliance is a therapeutic day school that provides educational and clinical services to students with diverse social, emotional, behavioral, mental health, and learning disabilities. Our educational and related services support students in reaching milestones such as graduation, the transition to post-secondary educational or vocational opportunities, or a return to their local school district. We strive to ensure that each of our students is Connected, Capable, and Healthy so that when they leave us, they are well-positioned to experience sustained and meaningful well-being over the course of their lives.

Who You Are
You are a compassionate, collaborative, and resourceful educator who is committed to supporting and empowering students in our year-round, therapeutic private special education day school. You want to teach in a learning environment that has an academically challenging curriculum, a philosophy that builds on individual student strengths, and MA an emphasis on seeing students succeed. You understand the importance of trauma-responsive practices, and you support every student every day with unconditional positive regard. You are an educator who seeks out opportunities to learn, reflect, and collaborate with colleagues.

What You Will Do
Educators are a vital part of our team approach to supporting the students we proudly serve. They collaborate with other staff to build a safe and supportive classroom community that recognizes and values each student’s unique strengths and challenges. Our teachers implement lessons that meet grade-level academic standards aligned with the DESE Curriculum Frameworks , creating engaging instructional content to support our students in accessing academics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster a creative, supportive, and nurturing learning environment for students by building strong relationships and mutual respect.
• Prepare students academically, socially, and emotionally for the transitions ahead of them.
• Help students learn how to be self-disciplined and respectful contributors to their classroom, family, and community.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of colleagues and leaders Evaluate student-specific educational needs and develop and implement plans to meet them.
• Assumes other responsibilities necessary to ensure program safety and continuity
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants across multiple settings.

Qualifications:

• MA teachers certification: Moderate Disabilities K-8
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with students, colleagues, parents, and school leaders
• Cultural competence to work with students from different backgrounds and with different abilities
• Excellent teaching, writing, and communication skills
• Strong creative thinking, flexibility, and crisis management skills
• Comfort working with or learning common technologies

Work Schedule:

37.5 hours per week: Monday – Friday, days; 12-month, benefited position

Bonus Structure:

• $1,000 payable upon completion of 6 months
• $2,000 payable upon completion of 12 months

Who We Are

RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages, from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strength, determination, and resilience.

How W e Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together
At RFK Community Alliance, we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident, it’s by design. Together we are the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we’re committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we’re creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we’re here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.

Why Y ou’ll Love Us
In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE/AA

Keywords:Special Education, Teacher, Teaching, IEP, Special needs, Autism