Special Education Teacher- Vocational and Intensive Support Programs

Wellspring; Bethlehem (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellspring is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher who will also serve as a Vocational Coordinator. This dual role involves supporting students academically and providing vocational experiences. Ideal candidates will have experience with emotional disabilities and a strong commitment to teaching.

Benefits

Generous paid time off benefit

Retirement Savings with Employer Matching

Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience with emotional disabilities and learning differences preferred.
• Ability to work hard individually and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Network with partners for vocational experiences.
• Support students in a classroom for 2 hours per day.
• Document student progress daily.

Skills

Commitment to teaching

Teamwork

Interest in developing skills

Education

Eligibility for DMV’s A Endorsement

Job description

Special Education Teacher- Vocational and Intensive Support Programs

Special Education Teacher- Vocational and Intensive Support Programs

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Wellspring has an opening for a full-time, 40 hour per week Special Education Teacher to serve a dual role on our adolescent campus. This role would encompass part time as a Vocational Coordinator for the Arch Bridge School as well as proctor and provide academic support for our new Adolescent Intensive Program. ***This is a 12 month position***

The Arch Bridge School (ABS) offers core academics and college preparatory courses, allowing students to meet their unique academic objectives while in Residential Treatment or in our Therapeutic Day School.

Our Adolescent Intensive Program (AIP) will provide more focused clinical work while students are able to continue their education through an online learning platform.

Position Title:Special Education Teacher

Employment Agreement Type:Full-time (40 hours)

• Generouspaid time off benefit
• Retirement Savings with Employer Matching
• Health Insurance

ABS Vocational Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Network with on campus partners, community organizations, and businesses to provide vocational experiences for students.
• Work with students and families to identify areas of growth and interests to support them in a placement (regular updates, scheduled meetings, site visits, etc.).
• Work with the educational team to identify eligible students, develop schedules, monitor progress, and provide team support to selected students.
• Be willing to develop the materials and initial assessments for students.
• Transport students to and from their experiences as needed.
• Support students in a classroom for 2 hours per day Monday – Thursday, after typical school hours, with both academic questions and help with time management.
• Provide support with other possible executive function needs.
• Document student progress daily and report out to families and team members on a regular basis.
• Train and support the online academic program.
• Meet regularly with the Director of Education to review student cases.

Requirements

• Experience with emotional disabilities and learning differences and a therapeutic school environment (preferred).
• Eligibility for the DMV’s A Endorsement to drive students to and from activities.
• A strong commitment to teaching.
• The ability to work hard individually and as part of a team.
• An interest in developing new skills, or enhancing existing ones, while working with students with challenging educational and behavioral/emotional scenarios.

Please visit our website (www.wellspring.org) to read more about our programs, and our application process.Submissions will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews will be held as candidates are identified.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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