Special Education Teacher- The Darnell School

Advocates•Hudson, MA

9h•$63,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher will supervise a classroom of up to six students and all assigned classroom staff, creating a supportive, engaging, and growth-focused environment. In this role you will conduct assessments, design and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and progress reports and collaborate with the classroom behavior specialist and consultants. You will also lead and mentor a team- creating schedules, running team meetings, and ensuring consistency in student support and individualized learning. The Darnell School is a program of Advocates and is a 221-day-per-year ABA school program serving students ages 9-22 with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or behavioral challenges. Our mission is to teach, support and empower people with disabilities to live meaningful lives based on their needs and choices. We offer spacious classrooms with ample opportunity for community skill-building, relationship development and recreation. Learn more about The Darnell School here: https://darnellschool.org/ Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a close-knit community that values ideas and contributions from staff. Why You’ll Love Working Here Small, tight-knit program with only four classrooms Paid holidays, school vacations, and flex time Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans 401(k) with employer match Free BCBA supervision for those pursuing certification Tuition reimbursement for continued education Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support Exclusive discounts with partner organizations (BJ’s, AAA, and more) We will support your education and career development by providing you with the resources needed to advance

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
Licensure: Must hold or be actively pursuing a Massachusetts State Teaching License in Severe Disabilities (All Levels)
Valid driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle
Ability to perform all physical training requirements
Computer literacy skills, including ability to be proficient in word processing
Skills in effective communication, include spoken and written English
Must successfully pass background checks.
Must have valid driver’s license, safe driving record, automobile insurance and access to vehicle to be used as directed and when needed for transport.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Licensure: Current MA State Teaching License in Moderate (PreK–8 or 5–12) and Severe Disabilities (All Levels)
A minimum of 3-years of relevant experience
Understanding of and training in Applied Behavior Analysis
Experience working with children with autism, developmental disabilities, or other behavioral challenges

Responsibilities

Supervision and oversight of up to six students
Conduct and write educational, behavioral and vocational assessments
Use assessment results to write and implement students individualized education plans (IEP)
Design, develop and/or modify student programming
Collect and record data for IEP goals using an electronic data collection system and/or paper data
Review and analyze data to measure student progress to write IEPs and progress reports
Plan and implement instruction and teaching strategies that match students’ IEP goals and objectives
Implement behavior support plans and appropriate behavior management techniques
Develop portfolios for MCAS-Alt assessment and/or administer MCAS
Supervise and train classroom staff
Create daily schedule for staff and students
Lead weekly classroom staff meeting and decision log meetings
Collaborate with families on students programming, behavior specialist, lead classroom assistants, OT, SLP, or PT consultants, and outside providers as needed
Transport students in the community, as needed
Maintain certifications and applicable teaching license or demonstrate progress towards teaching license