Special Education Teacher

Helix Human Services; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in providing educational services seeks a Special Education Teacher to work at a structured alternative school in Springfield, MA. The role includes addressing the educational and emotional needs of students, requiring a bachelor's degree and Massachusetts teaching license. Comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree, master's degree preferred.
• Massachusetts Teaching License Required.
• Requires experience with children with emotional/behavioral challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and behavior modification in a small, structured environment.
• Function as a member of a treatment team addressing IEPs and treatment plans.

Skills

Communication

Experience with emotional/behavioral challenges

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Massachusetts Teaching License

Special Education Certification

Job description

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Base pay range

$55,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Provide education and behavior modification approaches in a small class, highly structured alternative school. The special education teacher will function as a member of a treatment team, which will address the educational, and emotional/behavioral needs of the students as set forth in the IEP and in the treatment plan.

The Mill Pond Schools, with locations in Springfield and the Berkshires, serve students—kindergarten through age 22—who have social-emotional and/or behavioral challenges, a learning disability, or who may have a diagnosis of high-functioning Autism. We are committed to serving the whole child, including the child’s family. Our goal is to assist students in developing the skills necessary to successfully return to a less-restrictive environment, and, ultimately, to their previous school setting.

Schedule

Monday shift, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Tuesday – Friday shifts, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree, master's degree preferred.
• Massachusetts Teaching License Required.
• Requires Special Education Certification or be Special Certification certifiable. If not special education certifiable, teacher is required to enroll in special education certification program prior to starting the second year of employment.
• Requires experience with children with emotional/behavioral challenges.
• Requires good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Requires a current valid driver’s license.
  
  

Competitive Salary/Comprehensive Benefit Package

Helix Human Services is an inclusive organization. LGBTQIA+ and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply! Helix Human Services is dedicated to providing trauma-informed therapeutic and educational services to diverse children and families, building the foundation for lifelong success at home, school, and the community.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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