Associate Teacher – Special Education (Pathway to Licensure)-Eligible for an Up To $5,000 Bonus

Our Open•Windsor, NH

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Wediko School, a residential therapeutic program in Windsor, NH, is seeking a dedicated Associate Teacher. This role is perfect for someone who is working toward a special education license or is eligible under a NH Site-Based Plan or NH Teacher Apprenticeship Program. A mentor will be assigned to support your growth. Our location in Windsor, NH (near Hillsborough, NH) also is nearby the towns of Antrim, Washington, Henniker, Keene and Concord. You’ll do a mix of teaching, paraprofessional duties, and professional development. This is a full-time role with strong potential to grow into a fully licensed special education teacher. Staff housing is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Services, or a related field preferred.
Eligible for NH Special Education Statement of Eligibility, or accepted into NH Apprenticeship or Site-Based Plan.
Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.
Willingness to work in a therapeutic / residential setting.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist special education teachers with classroom instruction, behavior support, and lesson delivery.
Lead classroom sessions as a lead teacher
Support therapeutic milieu: routines, transitions, meals, etc.
Work collaboratively with clinical and school staff
Participate in ongoing professional development. Regular mentorship meetings.
Provide safe transportation for students as needed (if applicable).
Provide leadership for an on-going academic and therapeutic milieu.
Assist in the daily management of the therapeutic and academic milieu by ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Provide rehabilitative assistance for students who require social and/or behavioral support during the school day and behavior/crisis management as needed.
Assist teachers to closely monitor learning progress and maintain records of students’ performance
Assist teachers and program coordinators to manage student behavior within school and classroom structures
Work with teachers and school administrators to implement specific behavior intervention plans.
Through modeling and direct feedback, provide a nurturing, safe, and consistent environment for students in dorm and classroom setting.
Through modeling and direct feedback, provide consistent dorm structures in morning wake up, breakfast, and lunchtime routines
Support learning environments where standards for classroom behavior are clear and consistent
Establish and maintain a classroom environment which meet student academic, developmental, and functional needs.
Facilitate the completion of all necessary documentation including but not limited to: logs, incident reports, Sparkling Moment Reports, food and function requests, and damage assessments.
Attend all applicable school meetings and supervisions.
Make appropriate attempts to provide all students with equal opportunities to learn
Establish and model appropriate working relationships and boundaries with students
Plan and lead classroom and tutorial instruction for up to two classes, to be determined through Site Based Plan.
Create an environment where standards for classroom behavior are clear and consistent
Establish consistent routines for managing all parts of students’ independent and group work
Make appropriate attempts to provide all students with opportunities to learn from a strength-based approach
Maintain high expectations for student learning
Establish and model positive/appropriate working relationships with students
Utilize classroom management programs such as Google Classroom and Edgenuity to connect students with 21st century learning tools.
Integrate technology into appropriate aspects of the students’ academic program
Meet with assigned mentors as outlined in Apprenticeship and/or Site-Based Plan agreement.
Maintain progress towards special education teacher licensure, as outlined in Site-Based Plan.
Complete paperwork consistently, professionally, and in a timely manner.
Provide safe transportation for students.
Actively engage in supervision.
Respond appropriately to supervisory requests and expectations for performance of job-related activities.
Support and help members of school and dorm teams.
Be open and responsive to feedback.
Maintain professional working relationships with co-workers and administrators.