History Teacher

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network•Framingham, MA

13d•$54,000 - $56,000

About The Position

Show your passion by empowering youth and families when joining the Wayside team! Wayside is one of Massachusetts' most respected youth and family-serving agencies, supporting more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern regions. We invest in our employees' wellness with comprehensive benefits, including tuition and training reimbursement, a PTO package with 3 wellness days, 9 paid holidays, and up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year. Enjoy a learning environment with free training, CEUs, and more, along with exceptional medical benefits, financial health supports, and career development opportunities. Apply today and earn a $2,000 sign-on bonus! History Teacher Framingham Academy Salary Range: $54,000.00 to $56,000.00/year depending on experience and license + sign on bonus (half paid after 30 days of employment and half paid after 90 days of employment; pro-rated for part-time) + $5,000 stipend for completing extended school year. 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, Master’s Degree in education preferred.
At least 6+ months classroom experience (aide/co-teacher/etc.) preferred.
Licensure: Curriculum certification held, licensure in Moderate Disabilities 5-12 preferred.
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).

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.
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 licensure in moderate disabilities and curriculum area.