Licensed Science Teacher - Bonus Eligible Up to $5000

The Home for Little Wanderers • Walpole, MA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Clifford Academy provides a year-round engaging and comprehensive program focused on education, career development, recreation/fitness, and an individualized therapeutic approach. With guidance and support from administrators, participate in the implementation of individualized educational programs (IEPS) for special needs students at varying academic levels; behavioral management and related crisis intervention activities in the classroom; multi-disciplinary treatment team activities; and preparation of related reports and documentation, including IEPs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and knowledge in science required
• Massachusetts Educator Licensure required
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Education or a related field preferred
• Special Education license desired
• Previous experience working in education and/or with program specific population highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing of individualized educational programs for assigned students including curriculum and specific lesson plans consistent with broad educational guidelines of the agency and facility as well as Teacher plans.
• Research and collect educational resource materials, and provide individualized academic instruction to students of wide-ranging academic performance.
• Implement behavioral management program within the classroom. Maintain current knowledge of the facility/agency’s behavior management principles, system, and procedures, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention(TCI) training.
• Participate in application of the system in the classroom including crisis intervention, use of restraints when required, processing with students during incidents, and teaching and modeling of social and emotional skills and growth.
• Participate as a member of student/client multi-disciplinary teams, provide information regarding the student’s progress in an educational setting and receive multi-disciplinary advice and guidance to facilitate achievement of treatment, behavioral and educational goals.
• Meet and maintain liaison with collateral staff as required and serve as student advocate.
• Maintain a safe, orderly and neat classroom environment.
• Provide monitoring and coverage as needed in the program, which may include monitoring of lunch, recess, halls, and/or chaperoning on field trips, etc.
• May serve on department, facility, or agency committees as appropriate.
• Communicate with and involve families in the educational program of each student; assist in the implementation of appropriate family activities in the program.

Benefits

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees