HEAD TEACHER, MODERATE SPECIAL NEEDS PreK-8

League School for Autism; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% employer paid health and dental insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per school year

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

League School for Autism, located in Walpole, Massachusetts, is seeking a Head Teacher for the Moderate Special Needs Pre-K-8 program. This full-time role involves developing Individual Education Programs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and implementing educational strategies tailored to students' needs. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education with MA licensure, and experience with autistic individuals is preferred. The salary ranges from $68,000 to $78,000, plus a signing bonus of $5,000 for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education required with current MA license in Moderate Special Needs.
• Safety Care, CPR, and First Aid certifications required, with training provided.
• Valid driver’s license and passing background checks necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop Individual Education Programs within classroom and community settings.
• Collaborate on behavioral intervention plans and daily living-skill techniques.
• Record data regarding student performance and analyze progress throughout the year.
• Implement treatment programs and individual group behavior programs as designed.
• Attend and facilitate classroom meetings and IEP reviews.

Skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Data analysis and progress tracking

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Behavioral intervention implementation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education with MA license

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

League School for Autism is an award‑winning, year‑round program dedicated to the education of children on the autism spectrum. Our team approach to education creates a collaborative, supportive and open environment within our community. We are currently seeking a Head Teacher, Moderate Special Needs Pre‑K-8. Annual salary range is $68,000 to $78,000 depending on degree, license, and certification status. Candidates with required teaching certification at the time of offer will be eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus to be paid within 6 months of hire. League School will help obtain required licensure for qualified candidates.

The program educates pre‑K/elementary students with autism and related social communication challenges. The curriculum is based on the MA Curriculum Frameworks/Common Core Standards and modified to meet student needs. All classrooms are designed around student age, grade level and social communication needs, and are no larger than eight students per classroom.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education with current MA license in Moderate Special Needs, and experience with autistic individuals preferred. Proof of MA DESE licensure required but will help obtain licensure if needed.
• Safety Care, CPR, and First Aid certifications. League School will provide training.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must pass rigorous background checks, including nationwide fingerprint screening.

Supervision Received: Education Coordinator

Supervision Exercised: Teacher(s), Job Coach, Student Teacher(s)

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with team to develop Individual Education Programs within the classroom/school and community settings. Utilize internet‑based ESPED program in conjunction with team to write IEPs.
2. Collaborate in the development of behavioral intervention plans, sensory diets, social pragmatic programming, and daily living‑skill techniques for individual students as part of multidisciplinary team.
3. Collect and record data regarding student performance in all skill areas as directed by team, Education Coordinator, and/or Director of Clinical Services. Analyze data to measure student progress throughout the year.
4. Consistently implement or monitor implementation of all components of treatment programs, including all accommodations and services outlined in students’ IEPs and BIPs.
5. Develop a therapeutic and effective relationship with students: use appropriate voice modulation, set reasonable boundaries with communication and actions, etc.
6. Implement individual and group behavior programs: positive reinforcement, breaks, time outs, etc., as designed by Behavior Specialists and the team.
7. Provide curriculum content based on the Massachusetts Frameworks to implement each student’s goals and objectives, as written in his/her Individual Education Program. Record curriculum implemented on Curriculum Mapper program.
8. Attend and facilitate classroom team meetings and classroom conferences.
9. Attend annual IEP reviews, 3‑year re‑evaluations, supervision, staff meetings, intake meetings, and other meetings as directed by Program Leader or administrators.
10. Complete formal assessments and necessary data collection to track student progress.
11. Complete written reports: Quarterly Progress Reports, Individual Education Programs, Re‑evaluation Reports, and assessment materials deemed necessary by the team and clinical department.
12. Have lesson plans prepared and ready for review that are appropriate for all students in the classroom.
13. Develop and execute a classroom and school schedule that provides structure, consistency, predictability.
14. Complete all necessary MCAS assessment requirements for students in his/her classroom.
15. Perform other related duties, as designated by the Assistant Director of Education/Director of Education, which are deemed necessary for the operation of the school.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Google Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Drive, etc.), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Edge.

Benefits

League School offers a substantial benefit package that includes 75% employer paid health and dental, short and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, tuition assistance of up to $5,000 per school year, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, professional development opportunities, as well as paid sick and personal days in addition to school vacation weeks off. In addition, League assists individuals who are engaged in the licensure process to obtain their MA license not only through tuition assistance but also through mentoring and the DESE Structured Guidance and Supports process. League School also will work with staff to access available Public Service Loan Forgiveness options as well as other loan forgiveness options.

Equal Opportunity Employer

League School for Autism is committed to maintaining a working and learning environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by federal and state laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who challenge such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.