HEAD TEACHER, SEVERE SPECIAL NEEDS PreK-8

Job Description

Job Description

At League School for Autism , our mission is to open a world of opportunity for student growth by celebrating unique strengths and building an inclusive community through education and advocacy. We believe that behind every thriving student is a team of remarkable, dedicated educators, clinicians, and support staff.

We are currently seeking a HEAD TEACHER, SEVERE SPECIAL NEEDS PreK-8 , for our program in Walpole, MA.    Annual salary range is $69,500 to $80,000 depending on degree, license, and certification status.   Candidates with required teaching certification at the time of offer will be eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus to be paid out within 6 months of hire. League School will help obtain required licensure for qualified candidates.

The program educates pre-k/elementary students with autism and related social communication challenges. The curriculum is based on the MA Curriculum Frameworks/Common Core Standards and modified to meet student needs. All classrooms are designed around student age, grade level and social communication needs, and are no larger than 8 students per classroom. 

 

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education with current MA license in MODERATE Special Needs, and experience with Autistic Individuals preferred. Proof of MA DESE licensure required but will help obtain licensure if needed.
• Safety Care, CPR, and First Aid certifications. (League School will provide training).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must pass rigorous background checks, including nationwide fingerprint screening.

 

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

1. Collaborates with team to develop Individual Education Programs within the classroom/school and community settings. Utilizes internet-based ESPED program in conjunction with team to write IEPs.
2. Collaborates in the development of behavioral intervention plans, sensory diets, social pragmatic programming, and daily living-skill techniques for individual students as part of multidisciplinary team.
3. Collects and records data regarding student performance in all skill areas as directed by team, Education Coordinator, and/or Director of Clinical Services.  Analyzes data to measure student progress throughout the year.
4. Consistently implements, or monitors implementation of, all components of treatment programs, including all accommodations and services outlined in students’ IEPs and BIPs.
5. Develops a therapeutic and effective relationship with students:  uses appropriate voice modulation, sets reasonable boundaries with communication and actions, etc.
6. Implements individual and group behavior programs: positive reinforcement, breaks, time outs, etc., as designed by Behavior Specialists and the team.
7. Provides curriculum content based on the Massachusetts Frameworks to implement each student’s goals and objectives, as written in his/her Individual Education Program.  Records curriculum implemented on Curriculum Mapper program.
8. Attends and facilitates classroom team meetings and classroom conferences.
9. Attends annual IEP reviews, 3-year re-evaluations, supervision, staff meetings, intake meetings, and other meetings as directed by Program Leader or administrators. 
10. Completes formal assessments and necessary data collection to track student progress.
11. Completes written reports:  Quarterly Progress Reports, Individual Education Programs, Re-evaluation Reports, and assessment materials deemed necessary by the team and clinical department.
12. Has lesson plans prepared and ready for review that are appropriate for all students in the classroom.
13. Develops and executes a classroom and school schedule that provides structure, consistency, predictability.
14. Completes all necessary MCAS assessment requirements for students in his/her classroom.
15. Performs other related duties, as designated by the Assistant Director of Education/Director of Education, which are deemed necessary for the operation of the school.

 

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Google Suite (GMail, Google Docs, Google Drive, etc.), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Edge.

 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, run, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Employees are required to intervene with student behavior according to the guidelines of Safety Care. These interventions may involve blocking aggressions and restraining students. These physical management procedures may require the employee to move from standing to kneeling, kneeling to standing, and to use both of their arms to restrict movement.

 

Benefits:

We provide a Total Well-being Package  designed to protect your physical and mental health, secure your financial future, and support your overall well-being: 

• 77% Employer-Paid Health & Dental Insurance 
• $100 Monthly Wellness Allowance (tailored to your choice) 
• Financial Well-Being & Security: 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, short/long-term disability, and life insurance 
• Growth & Tuition Assistance: Up to $5,000 per school year plus ongoing professional development 
• Generous Paid Time Off: School vacation weeks, sick, and personal days to support work-life harmony 

In addition, League assists individuals who are engaged in the licensure process to obtain their MA license not only through tuition assistance but also through mentoring and the DESE Structured Guidance and Supports process. League School also will work with staff to access available Public Service Loan Forgiveness options as well as other loan forgiveness options.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

League School for Autism is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by federal and state laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who challenge such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

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