High School Math Teacher and/or Secondary Special Education Teacher

NCSSS LLC; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a therapeutic private special education day school where your passion for teaching and commitment to student success are valued. This role involves creating a nurturing environment that promotes academic achievement and social-emotional growth for students with diverse needs. You will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, implement engaging lessons aligned with educational standards, and support students in their journey towards independence. With a focus on trauma-responsive practices, you will help students build confidence and resilience while making a meaningful impact in their lives. Embrace the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and inclusive community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Compassionate educator with experience in special education and trauma-responsive practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to support diverse student needs.

Responsibilities

• Foster a supportive learning environment and build strong relationships with students.
• Collaborate with staff to develop and implement educational plans for students.

Skills

Special Education

Communication Skills

Crisis Management

Cultural Competence

Creative Thinking

Teaching Skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Special Education Certification

Tools

IEP Management Software

Educational Technology Tools

Job description

$2,500 Sign-On Incentive
This position is eligible for the RFK Community Alliance Sign-On Incentive in the amount of $2,500 in your first year of employment. You will receive $500 after 3 months; $500 after 6 months; $1,500 after 12 months.
Who We Are
More Than Just a School

Each of our RFK Community Alliance schools are year-round, state-approved special education day school programs that serve students 6-21 years of age with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. We focus on each student’s ability to develop attitudes and actions that promote problem-solving, independence, and academic achievement. We believe in a comprehensive educational environment that focuses on social competence, character development, and personal values for learning.

• Our classes are structured with low student-to-staff ratios, and the curriculum is taught in accordance with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Engaging lessons, projects, and activities are taught and reinforced through a hands-on approach and using 1:1 devices.
• In addition to core content, students attend Physical Education/Fitness/Health, Art, and Technology elective classes. High school students receive credit toward their local graduation requirements, engage in Transition & Career options, and have options for credit recovery, as well.
• Our school-based clinical services provide individualized therapeutic treatment to assist each student to function successfully across all environments. Services include individual and group sessions and crisis intervention, which targets social/emotional growth and problem-solving.
• Using the Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) model, our trauma informed, therapeutic integrated program combines education and related services. Our clinicians and staff members are also trained in the use of Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS), a therapeutic model that addresses behaviors that stem from lagging skills.
• Our clinical team collaborates closely with classroom staff and other service providers to implement specific strategies and methodologies across all environments to consistently develop student social, emotional, and behavioral regulation.
• Our curriculum and support services promote healthy relationships with peers and staff and instill educational and social confidence, helping students to reach their full potential.

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 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 to access 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
• Assume other responsibilities necessary to ensure program safety and continuity

Because we are a private therapeutic school for students with disabilities, our teachers also demonstrate certain skills and abilities that include:

• 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
• Maintaining records, including IEPs, progress reports, grades, and more
• Desire to continue on your own professional learning journey

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants across multiple settings

How We 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’re the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences at every level. This 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 You’ll Love Us:

At RFK Community Alliance, we’re committed to taking care of our team, and we know you’ll love being a part of an organization that truly values its people. We offer an outstanding benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy comprehensive health coverage with our health, dental, and vision insurance plans. Take advantage of generous paid time off and holiday pay, giving you the balance you need to recharge. We’re invested in your future, offering tuition reimbursement, educational assistance, and a retirement plan with a generous employer match. Plus, we provide employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program to ensure you and your family are supported every step of the way. Joining our team means you’ll have the benefits and resources you need to thrive both personally and professionally.

Keywords: Special Education, Teacher, Teaching, IEP, Special needs, Autism, Emotional Impairment, Learning Disabilities, Curriculum development, Education, SPED, Mathematics