Special Education Teacher (The Schwartz School)

Special Education TeacherLooking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in children's lives? Join the team at Meeting Street! Meeting Street is a special place of learning, where children of all abilities have the opportunities to reach their fullest potential.Full-time employees receive:Competitive Pay$5,000 sign on bonusGenerous PTO13 paid holidaysMedical, dental, vision and MORESalary range: $60,261 - $91,974 annuallyMeeting Street is currently looking for a Special Education Teacher for 40 hours per week.Duties:Plans and implements motivating and creative age-appropriate activities to address goals as outlined in each student's IEP including vocational opportunities, community-based learning experiences, MA curriculum frameworks, and service-learning projects.Collaborates with other teachers and therapists to implement an integrated educational/therapeutic model.Develops lesson plans, progress reports, and IEPs within specified timelines as directed.When scheduled, performs MCAS alternate assessments.Creates a learning environment where the students are stimulated and motivated to work to their best potential.Designs and implements appropriate academic and social goals for all students.Facilitates interactions among children that provide opportunities for emotional, social and cognitive growth.Collaborates with other educators and specialists in the planning, adapting and teaching of curriculum for all learners and guides classroom staff in the implementations of goals.Maintains data records on each student's progress in order to write accurate evaluations and/or progress reports.Meeting Street believes the dignity of each person is paramount. We recognize that our community's future strength rests firmly on our commitment to our values of respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity, and excellence. To uphold these commitments, we expect all employees to recognize and properly respond to racism and other forms of injustice.It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, transfer and promote employees, and to ensure that all other employment practices (i.e. salary and benefits administration, education and training programs, and social and recreational programs) are administered without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, gender, sexual preference or orientation, gender expression or identity, age, national origin or ancestry, legally recognized disability, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, military status, socioeconomic background, homelessness or any other characteristic or category protected by law. It is also our policy to protect employees and applicants from any coercion, retaliation or discrimination for filing a complaint or assisting in any investigation pursuant to the equal opportunity laws.Requirements:Bachelors or Masters Degree in Special Education.Valid Certification from the MA Department of Education as a Special Education Teacher.Valid Certification in Severe/Profound disabilities OR Mild/Moderate disabilities with willingness to pursue Severe/Profound disabilities certification (tuition reimbursement offered).A minimum of 2-3 years teaching experience, with prior experience working with children. with and without disabilities in an inclusive environment preferred.Knowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks and MCAS alternate assessments.Current CPR and First Aid certification.