Special Education Case Manager – Bonus Eligible

The Home for Little Wanderers; Windsor (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) with match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Wediko School in Hillsborough, NH is seeking a Classroom Teacher to join our mission-driven team. This private, residential therapeutic school serves youth with social-emotional and behavioral challenges, providing therapeutic education and individualized learning in a non-public setting.

As a Special Education Teacher, you’ll work with clinicians and residential staff to support students with IEPs, deliver structured instruction, and promote trauma-informed care while pursuing licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with NH licensure in Special Education or eligibility for SOE.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Satisfactory completion of CPI Training required.
• Preferred driving record allowing transportation of students in Wediko vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and plan classroom instruction aligned with student IEPs and individualized learning plans.
• Maintain clear expectations for behavior in alignment with therapeutic education principles.
• Foster an inclusive, trauma-informed classroom environment.
• Integrate technology into instruction and assessment.
• Track and report student progress using the school’s online portal.
• Submit student portfolios and unit plans on schedule.
• Support and supervise Assistant Teachers and contribute to professional growth.
• Collaborate with residential staff to ensure consistency between classroom and dorm life.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

CPI training

Driving record

Education

Bachelor’s degree with NH licensure or SOE eligibility

Job description

This position is bonus eligible! Are you passionate about education and looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with significant social-emotional and behavioral challenges? The Wediko School, a private, residential therapeutic school located in Hillsborough, NH, is seeking a Classroom Teacher to join our collaborative team. Nestled on 450 lakefront acres, Wediko serves youth from across the region including Hillsborough, Antrim, Henniker, Keene, Washington, the Monadnock Region, and the Concord area of New Hampshire, in a setting that combines therapeutic education, behavioral support, and academic growth. This is more than a teaching job—it's a chance to be part of a mission-driven team committed to individualized learning, trauma-informed care, and whole-child development in a non-public school setting.

Why Wediko?

• At the Wediko School, we serve students whose learning journeys are best supported by small class sizes, individualized instruction, and consistent therapeutic support.
• As a Special Education Teacher, you’ll provide critical structure, encouragement, and personalized instruction that helps students thrive academically and emotionally. You'll collaborate with a team of educators, clinicians, and residential counselors to create an environment where students feel seen, supported, and empowered.

What You’ll Do

Classroom Instruction & Behavior Support

• Lead and plan classroom instruction aligned with student IEPs and individualized learning plans
• Maintain clear expectations for behavior and academic engagement in alignment with therapeutic education principles
• Foster an inclusive, trauma-informed, and supportive classroom environment
• Integrate technology into instruction and assessment

Student Progress & Academic Planning

• Provide meaningful, timely feedback to students and families
• Track and report on student progress using the school’s online portal
• Submit student portfolios and unit plans in line with school timelines

Collaborative Leadership & Supervision

• Support and supervise Assistant Teachers and contribute to professional growth through classroom leadership
• Participate in weekly team meetings, providing insights and strategies for student support

Therapeutic Milieu Support

• Collaborate with residential staff to ensure consistency between classroom and dorm life
• Support student transitions, daily routines, and meal-time structures to reinforce positive behaviors across environments

Licensure Pathway – Grow While You Teach

At the Wediko School, unlicensed candidates can start working in a Special Education role immediately while working toward their licensure through a Site Based Plan –a unique pathway that allows you to be employed in this position as you complete your licensure requirements. We provide comprehensive support, including mentorship from experienced educators, paid application and certification fees, and tuition reimbursement for coursework, so you can build your skills, gain hands‑on experience, and earn your Special Education license without delaying your career.

Location

Our school is located in Hillsborough, NH, with close proximity to Antrim, Henniker, Keene, Washington, and the Concord area in the Monadnock Region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with NH licensure in Special Education or eligibility to obtain a Statement of Eligibility (SOE). For the right candidate, the Wediko School will support an individual through the Site-Based Internship process to obtain full licensure.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Satisfactory completion of CPI Training required
• Preferred driving record that allows for the transportation of students in Wediko vehicles.

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

What The Home Can Offer You

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• And more!

Special Education | IEP | Therapeutic Education | Behavioral Support | Private School | Residential School | Case Manager | Non-Public School | Site-Based Licensure | K–12 Licensure