Middle School Special Education Teacher
About The Position
The RFK Community Alliance is a therapeutic day school that provides educational and clinical services to students with diverse social, emotional, behavioral, mental health, and learning disabilities. Our educational and related services support students in reaching milestones such as graduation, the transition to post-secondary educational or vocational opportunities, or a return to their local school district. We strive to ensure that each of our students is Connected, Capable, and Healthy so that when they leave us, they are well-positioned to experience sustained and meaningful well-being over the course of their lives. The ideal candidate is a compassionate, collaborative, and resourceful educator committed to supporting and empowering students in a year-round, therapeutic private special education day school. This role requires a teaching environment with an academically challenging curriculum, a philosophy that builds on individual student strengths, and an emphasis on seeing students succeed. Understanding the importance of trauma-responsive practices and supporting every student with unconditional positive regard is essential. The role also involves seeking out opportunities to learn, reflect, and collaborate with colleagues.
Requirements
- MA teachers certification: Moderate Disabilities K-8 or 5-12
- Proven ability to effectively communicate with students, colleagues, parents, and school leaders
- Cultural competence to work with students from different backgrounds and with different abilities
- Excellent teaching, writing, and communication skills
- Strong creative thinking, flexibility, and crisis management skills
- Comfort working with or learning common technologies
Responsibilities
- Foster a creative, supportive, and nurturing learning environment for students by building strong relationships and mutual respect.
- Prepare students academically, socially, and emotionally for the transitions ahead of them.
- Help students learn how to be self-disciplined and respectful contributors to their classroom, family, and community.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of colleagues and leaders.
- Evaluate student-specific educational needs and develop and implement plans to meet them.
- Assumes other responsibilities necessary to ensure program safety and continuity.
- Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants across multiple settings.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- Educational Assistance
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Plan with generous employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
