Special Education Teacher

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Education & TrainingSpecial Education Teacher

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CT certification in special education,

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Education & TrainingSpecial Education Teacher

At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths. Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day.

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking an enthusiastic Special Education Teacher to join our existing team of highly dedicated and successful professionals.

Compensation: $65,000 - $95,000 annually

What We Offer

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✓8-weeks of PTO annually, including personal time, mental health days, and school vacations

✓Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.

✓Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.

✓Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.

✓403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.

✓Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.

✓Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.

✓Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!

CT certification in special education, DSAP or Long-Term Substitute Eligible
Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis/Precision Teaching/Direct Instruction
Some experience working with students with challenging behaviors
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Knowledge of appropriate referral procedures.
The ability to remain composed and adherent to best practices, even when under duress.
Valid driver’s license required, with at least 3 years of driving experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills, experience using Therap a plus!
Empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion and dedication for helping others.

If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

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