Special Education Teacher

Riverside Community Care • Milford, MA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Special Education Teacher for their esteemed Riverside School. The Riverside School is a 766-approved Private Therapeutic Day School that offers student-centered educational experiences that are clinically intensive and foster a culture of mutual respect and appreciation for growth and learning. Their services support opportunities for leadership within an educational environment that focuses on students' academic achievement, social emotional functioning, and community engagement. The Riverside School serves students in grades 6-12, offering a low student-teacher ratio within the classroom, structured group and individual therapy, and opportunities to engage in the larger community. The educational and clinical staff work collaboratively to ensure students are progressing in both their academic and therapeutic development, with skilled educational and clinical professionals. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for implementing the academic and classroom components of each student's individualized IEP requirements, data tracking their progress towards those goals, facilitating student learning based on sending district requirements, and collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of appropriate services to students and families.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education with licensure in moderate disabilities required
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Basic computer fluency, including Microsoft Office, required
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle required for local travel
• Degree and experience must be in compliance with current program needs to meet DESE staffing requirements

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Special Education with licensure in moderate disabilities strongly preferred
• One year post degree experience working with children and/or adolescents in an academic setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Implementing the academic and classroom components of each student's individualized IEP requirements
• Data tracking student progress towards IEP goals
• Facilitating student learning based on sending district requirements
• Collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of appropriate services to students and families

Benefits

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Eleven paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level