Special Education Teacher (Moderate or Severe Disabilities)

hillcrestec; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance Reimbursement

Student loan pay down

Job summary

Hillcrest seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher for a residential program in Lenox, MA. The Highpoint program provides on-site year-round educational services within a trauma-informed setting for male students aged 11-21 with diverse mental health needs.

Ideal for new graduates or waiver-eligible candidates, offering mentorship and financial support, with a Bachelor's required and a Master's desired. Licensure in SPED preferred; waiver options available. Salary range noted below.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required; A Master's Degree highly desired.
• Experience working in a special education setting with children is highly desired.
• License in grade-level appropriate Special Education, Moderate Disabilities, Severe Disabilities or a related field is preferred; waiver path may apply.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, reviews, and improves the educational program for students in alignment with agency policies and Department of Education regulations.
• Fosters a safe, creative learning environment where students can achieve academic and social success.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree desired

Job description

We are seeking a Special Education Teacher for for one of our residential programs.

The Highpoint program is located in Lenox, Massachusetts. It is a rural setting on 24 beautiful acres, surrounded by land preserved by the Massachusetts Audubon Society.

Highpoint is a trauma informed care residential treatment setting for males aged 11-21 with a variety of high-risk behaviors and mental health diagnoses. Many of the students have trauma histories involving past abuse, neglect, loss and bullying. While at Highpoint, the students are engaged in trauma resolution through intensive therapeutic services as well as by utilizing milieu interventions.

This Program provides an on-site year round educational program as well as a structured residential and milieu environment.

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?

You will have the opportunity to:

• 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!!