SPED Teacher (Math)
The-Home-For-Little-Wanderers
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Job summary
The Home for Little Wanderers' Walpole program seeks a Licensed SPED Teacher (Mathematics) for a Massachusetts Chapter 766 school, Clifford Academy. The role focuses on individualized education programs and a comprehensive, therapeutic approach to education.
You will implement IEPs, plan lessons, manage behaviors, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while communicating with families. The environment emphasizes safe, engaging instruction and ongoing professional development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mathematics required.
- Master's degree in Education preferred.
- Massachusetts Educator Licensure required.
- Special Education license desired.
- Previous experience in education and/or with the target population highly desirable.
- Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications
Responsibilities
- Implement individualized educational programs (IEPs) for students at varying academic levels.
- Engage in classroom behavioral management and crisis intervention activities.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary teams and report progress to stakeholders.
- Plan curriculum and specific lesson plans aligned with agency guidelines.
- Maintain a safe, orderly classroom and liaise with families and collateral staff.
- Provide coverage as needed and participate in committees as appropriate
Skills
Education
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Job description
The Home for Little Wanderers The Home in Walpole - Walpole, Massachusetts
- Job ID: 5893085
- Application Deadline: Posted until filled
- Posted: Aug 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
- Starting Date: Immediately
The Home for Little Wanderers' Walpole program seeks a Licensed SPED Teacher (Mathematics) for their Massachusetts Chapter 766 Special Education School, Clifford Academy. Clifford Academy provides a year-round engaging and comprehensive program focused on education, career development, recreation/fitness, and an individualized therapeutic approach.
Under the direction of the Principal, participate in the implementation of individualized educational programs for special needs students at varying academic levels; behavioral management and related crisis intervention activities in the classroom; multi-disciplinary treatment team activities; and preparation of related reports and documentation, including Individual Education Plans.
How You'll Be Making A Difference
Assist in planning and implementing of individualized educational programs for assigned students including curriculum and specific lesson plans consistent with broad educational guidelines of the agency and facility as well as Teacher plans. Research and collect educational resource materials, and provide individualized academic instruction to students of wide-ranging academic performance.
Implement behavioral management program within the classroom. Maintain current knowledge of the facility/agency’s behavior management principles, system, and procedures, including TCI training. Participate in application of the system in the classroom including crisis intervention, use of restraints when required, processing with students during incidents, and teaching and modeling of social and emotional skills and growth.
Participate as a member of student/client multi-disciplinary teams, provide information regarding the student’s progress in an educational setting and receive multi-disciplinary advice and guidance to facilitate achievement of treatment, behavioral and educational goals. Meet and maintain liaison with collateral staff as required and serve as student advocate.
Maintain a safe, orderly and neat classroom environment.
Provide monitoring and coverage as needed in the program, which may include monitoring of lunch, recess, halls, and/or chaperoning on field trips, etc.
May serve on department, facility, or agency committees as appropriate.
Communicate with and involve families in the educational program of each student; assist in the implementation of appropriate family activities in the program.
Bachelors degree and knowledge in Mathematics required
Master's Degree in Education or a related field preferred
Massachusetts Educator Licensure required
Special Education license desired
Previous experience working in education and/or with program specific population highly desirable
Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications
In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of countless youth, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available
- Extensive training to new staff
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- And more!
The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.
We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive chamge.
Position Type: Full-time
Classroom Teacher > Math: General
- At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
- Bachelor degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Human Resources
- 10 Guest Street
- Brighton, Massachusetts 02135
- Phone: 617-267-3700
- Email: recruiting@thehome.org
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