Middle School Teacher
About The Position
The Middle School Teacher at Mill Pond Schools provides academic, social, emotional, and behavioral support in a highly structured therapeutic school environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the teacher develops and implements individualized education programs (IEPs) and tailored instructional strategies for students with diverse needs, while ensuring a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment. Mill Pond Schools, with locations in Springfield and the Berkshires, serve students from kindergarten through age 22 who have social-emotional and/or behavioral challenges, learning disabilities, or a diagnosis of high-functioning Autism. The schools serve the whole child, including the child’s family, and aim to help students develop the skills needed to return to a less restrictive environment and ultimately to their previous school setting. The schedule is Monday, 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and Tuesday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Current teaching licensure in ELA or Math 5–12.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience with children with emotional or behavioral challenges.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in educational settings with students of varying backgrounds, presentations, and diagnoses.
Responsibilities
- Provide academic, social, emotional, and behavioral support to students.
- Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) and tailored instructional strategies.
- Ensure a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment.
- Support students in developing skills to return to a less-restrictive environment and, ultimately, their previous school setting.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive benefit package.
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Job Type
Full-time
