Special Education Teacher

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

Job summary

Mill Pond Schools in Springfield, MA is seeking a Special Education Teacher to deliver comprehensive academic, social, emotional, and behavioral support within a highly structured therapeutic school setting.

The teacher will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) and tailored instructional strategies, ensuring a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment for students from kindergarten through age 22.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree with current teaching licensure in Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities K-8 or 5-12.
• Requires excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience working in educational settings with diverse student backgrounds preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs and tailored instructional strategies.
• Provide comprehensive academic, social, emotional, and behavioral support within a structured therapeutic school environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support student progress and safe learning.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree with licensure (Moderate Disabilities K-8 or 5-12)

Job description

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Special Education Teacher

Full Time Professional Springfield, MA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2116

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Special Education Teacher

The Special Education Teacher at Mill Pond Schools provides comprehensive academic, social, emotional, and behavioral support within a highly structured therapeutic school environment. Collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team, the teacher develops and implements individualized education programs (IEPs) and tailored instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment.

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, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday - Friday shifts, 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree with a current teaching licensure in Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities K-8 or 5-12.
• Requires excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience working in educational settings with students of varying backgrounds, presentations and diagnoses preferred.

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.