Special Education Teacher (Moderate or Severe Disabilities)

Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 56,475 - 73,396; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Reimbursement

Student Loan Pay Down Program

403B Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program Credit

Child Care Reimbursement

Job summary

A residential educational facility is looking for a Special Education Teacher to develop and implement programs for students with severe behavioral and psychiatric challenges. This role is ideal for recent graduates seeking mentorship and growth. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $56,475 to $73,396, and an extensive benefits package including health insurance, tuition assistance, and a generous paid time off policy. Join the team to transform the lives of youth facing mental health challenges and ensure their educational success.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a special education setting with children is highly desired.
• Must possess a license in Special Education or be eligible for a waiver.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement educational programs for students.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies and Department of Education regulations.
• Foster a safe and creative learning environment.

Skills

Special Education

Crisis Stabilization

Curriculum Development

Behavioral Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

We are seeking a Special Education Teacher for for one of our residential programs. The Brookside ITU strives to break the debilitating cycle of multiple failed placements and repeated hospitalizations experienced by our students. We provide crisis stabilization and comprehensive diagnostic assessment services for females with severe behavioral and psychiatric challenges. Each student referred to the Brookside ITU (ages 6-18 at intake) has a unique history and combination of needs that require us to provide highly specialized and individualized services. Our high staffing ratios, small classrooms, and lower clinical caseloads allow us to personalize a plan that enables each child to build upon their strengths and prepare for a less restrictive setting. During the initial stabilization/evaluation period, we will conduct a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary diagnostic assessment, leading to recommendations for continued care – be it step down to one of our less-restrictive campuses, return to the child’s home community or, if necessary, continued care at our more intensive level of supervision at the ITU. Hillcrest is committed to learning what works for students to ensure that their continued progress, stability and permanency goals are fully supported.

This position is ideal for recent graduates, soon-to-be graduates, or waiver-eligible candidates looking to grow with strong mentorship and financial support.

Salary Range: $56,475 To $73,396 Per Year

Benefits Beyond The Ordinary

• We will pay for your PDP's. Many can be earned online within our Learning Management System that contains over 400 training topic
• Generous Paid Time Off
• HEALTH INSURANCE, DENTAL and VISION INSURANCE
• 40% OFF Gym membership at Bousquet Sport for our full-time employees
• TUITION ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT to support you earning a college degree. We reimburse up to $425 per credit hour. Whoa! That's up to $1275 per 3 credit course!
• STUDENT LOAN PAY DOWN PROGRAM to reduce your college loan debt
• EMPLOYER PAID LIFE INSURANCE
• WELLNESS PROGRAM CREDIT of $500 for individuals plans and $1000 for family plans to reduce your health insurance costs
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM to support you through stressful times in life
• Hillcrest has it's own dental office where you can make payment through payroll deduction if needed
• 403B RETIREMENT PLAN to help you save for your financial future
• CHILD CARE REIMBURSEMENT paid quarterly to you (up to $2400 paid annually/$600 per quarter)
• Two weeks of orientation training will support you in your new role
• Professional development offered through workshops, conferences, and quarterly department training days.'

Position Summary

Develops, implements, reviews and improves the educational program for students; ensuring that the education or service plans are in compliance with agency polices and the Department of Education regulations. Foster a safe and creative environment conducive to learning in which the students are able to achieve success based on interests and abilities both academically and socially.

Who Should Apply

• New or soon-to-be graduates
• Educators seeking mentorship and growth
• Teachers interested in therapeutic or alternative education settings

Educational Requirements

Bachelors Degree Required. A Masters Degree highly desired.

Experience

Experience working in a special education setting working with children highly desired.

Licenses Or Certification

License in grade-level appropriate Special Education, Moderate Disabilities, Severe Disabilities or Subject Area is preferred. If not licensed, must be eligible for an initial waiver, enroll in license track coursework, and make sufficient progress (Academic & MTEL) towards licensure to maintain waiver status.

Why work with Hillcrest?

• Challenge yourself professionally while facilitating the education of youth facing mental health/behavioral challenges
• Lend your expertise and collaborate with highly certified professionals
• Join a dedicated organization leading the field in residential treatment and educational programming
• TRANSFORM LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND!!