Licensed Science Teacher - Bonus Eligible Up to $15,000

The Home for Little Wanderers•Walpole, MA

6h•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. This role involves implementing individualized educational programs (IEPs) for special needs students, managing classroom behavior, participating in multi-disciplinary treatment teams, and preparing related documentation. The position offers a bonus of up to $15,000.

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 individualized educational programs for assigned students, including curriculum and specific lesson plans consistent with agency guidelines.
Research and collect educational resource materials, and provide individualized academic instruction to students.
Implement behavioral management program within the classroom, maintaining knowledge of facility/agency behavior management principles and procedures, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training.
Participate in the application of the behavior management system, including crisis intervention, use of restraints when required, processing with students during incidents, and teaching social and emotional skills.
Participate as a member of student/client multi-disciplinary teams, providing information on educational progress and receiving guidance to achieve treatment, behavioral, and educational goals.
Meet and maintain liaison with collateral staff as required and serve as a student advocate.
Maintain a safe, orderly, and neat classroom environment.
Provide monitoring and coverage as needed in the program, which may include monitoring lunch, recess, halls, and/or chaperoning on field trips.
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.