Special Education Teacher

Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc.; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO begins day one

9 holidays + floating holiday

403(b) match up to 3%

Tuition reimbursement after one year

Student loan repayment after one year

Wellness programs

Job summary

Easterseals New Hampshire, Inc. is seeking a Special Education Teacher to support youth ages 8-21 in our Gammon Academy.

The role focuses on developing social skills, academic progress, and meaningful community engagement within a year-round, full-time position in New Hampshire. Responsibilities include designing engaging classroom environments, implementing programs for students with disabilities, planning lessons, supervising paraprofessionals, and reporting progress data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with Certification in Special Education OR Praxis eligibility with a letter of eligibility.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Implement classroom programming to meet the educational, social and vocational needs of students with disabilities.
• Design a classroom environment that is motivating and stimulating.
• Lesson planning and implementation
• Supervise Paraprofessionals
• Gather and report data on student progress.

Education

Bachelors in Special Education with Certification

Job description

Job Description

We're offering a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus! Easterseals NH is looking for a Special Education Teacher. The Gammon Academy is a great place to make a difference in the lives of youth. We help individuals, 8-21 years of age learn social skills, succeed in school, and enjoy recreational experiences. Student populations range from students with Autism and other neurobehavioral challenges to students with mild cognitive impairments and students with social/emotional disabilities. Our students volunteer in the community and our staff give them many rich learning experiences. Come join the Easterseals NH team as a Special Education Teacher!

Responsibilities

• Implement classroom programming to meet the educational, social and vocational needs of students with disabilities.
• Design a classroom environment that is motivating and stimulating.
• Lesson planning and implementation
• Supervise Paraprofessionals
• Gather and report data on student progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with Certification in Special Education OR have passed the praxis with a letter of eligibility for Special Education.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Hours

This is a year-round, full-time position.

Compensation

$65,000-$80,000 annually, based upon experience and education

Sign-On Bonus

To be paid over your first 6 months.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
• PTO begins accruing on your first day!
• Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of your choice.
• For programs that remain open during holidays, staff scheduled to work will receive holiday pay in accordance with program guidelines.
• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation

EOE Ready to make a meaningful difference every day? Become part of a dynamic team dedicated to elevating all abilities, empowering lives, and fostering positive impact in the community. Join the Easterseals NH & VT family, where your passion meets purpose.

Easterseals New Hampshire and Vermont elevates people of all abilities. We serve the diverse needs of approximately 18,000 children, adults, seniors, families, and veterans each year. We provide services across two states, and our programs cover areas like early intervention, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, adult day and in-home care, behavioral health, family-centered practices for child welfare, housing, and substance use disorders. We help people in New Hampshire and Vermont live their best lives.

Joining Easterseals NH & VT presents an opportunity to gain valuable experience, advance your career, and make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our organization provides various benefits and programs designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Explore our offerings here. We are honored to be recognized as a NH Veteran-Friendly Business and a recovery-friendly workplace.