Special Education Teacher

Special Education TeacherFramingham Academy   Salary Range: $58,000.00 to $62,000.00/year depending on license + $5,000 Summer stipend.  ***Now with a $5,000.00 Sign on Bonus!!!!*** (Paid out over the first five months)   Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring for a creative and supportive individual to work in our Wayside Academy! We provide a supportive culture that is team-focused and places value on healthy work dynamics.   What you will do:   Implement curricula according to MA State Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Standards in a Chapter 766 approved school for students in grades 6-12.  Responsible for providing challenging, motivating and relevant learning experiences in a 220 day setting. Teach classes by using various methods and materials to suit topic, IEP and/or learning style.  Employ differentiated instructional strategies to meet the needs of all students, including integrating technology into lesson planning.   Provide a learning environment which is physically safe and intellectually open and in keeping with special education best practices.  Model the school’s academic and social expectations.   Attend department meetings and relevant school and professional events/meetings as necessary.   Maintain first aid, CPR and TCI certification through provided trainings. Responsible for keeping in compliance with program and agency policies, standards and protocols. Deliver structured lessons and activities for assigned class period for each group/student in accordance with their current IEP. Provide individualized intervention and accommodation when necessary. Participate in assessment practices in regards to Academy's IAP program. Assist in and/or develop IEPs as appropriate. Participate in teacher and staff meeting. Establish and maintain open communication with parents and guardians. Complete all associated documentation regarding student progress and grading. Maintain current license in moderate disabilities and curriculum area.     Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:   Ability to work independently (i.e. can self-direct on projects, can propose project solutions in regards to their curriculum area and lesson planning).  Flexibility and creative thinking (i.e. ability to adapt and adjust to changing work situations, recognize and respond quickly when lesson/activity does not go as planned).  Ability to teach, mentor, and coach others (i.e. able to provide constructive feedback to employees on shift, provide thoughtful and instruction).  Dependability and persistence (i.e. excellent follow through on assigned tasks). Minimum Requirements:   Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree in education preferred.  At least 6+ months classroom experience (aide/co-teacher/etc.) preferred.    License: Curriculum certification held, license in Moderate Disabilities 5-12 preferred.   We will train you in:  Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Trauma Informed Practice, MAP, TCI, CPR, First Aid training upon hire.