History Teacher

Wayside • Framingham, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Maintain current licensure in moderate disabilities and curriculum area.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in education preferred.
• At least 6+ months classroom experience (aide/co-teacher/etc.) preferred.
• Licensure in Moderate Disabilities 5-12 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement curricula according to MA State Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Standards in a Chapter 766 approved school for students in grades 6-12.
• Provide 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.
• Keep 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 licensure in moderate disabilities and curriculum area.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $58,000.00 to $62,000.00/year depending on licensure
• $5,000 Summer stipend
• $5,000.00 Sign on Bonus!!!! (Paid out over the first five months)
• Supportive culture that is team-focused
• Healthy work dynamics
• Training in Motivational Interviewing
• Training in Courageous Conversations
• Training in Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC)
• Training in Trauma Informed Practice
• Training in MAP
• Training in TCI
• Training in CPR
• Training in First Aid upon hire

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level