Special Education Teacher

Riverside Community Care • Needham, MA

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the Riverside School, a 766-approved Private Therapeutic Day School. The school offers student-centered, clinically intensive educational experiences that foster respect, growth, and learning. Services support leadership opportunities, focusing on students' academic achievement, social-emotional functioning, and community engagement. The school serves students in grades 6-12 with a low student-teacher ratio, structured group and individual therapy, and community engagement opportunities. Educational and clinical staff collaborate to ensure student progress in academic and therapeutic development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education with licensure in moderate disabilities required.
• One year post degree experience working with children and/or adolescents in an academic setting preferred.
• Degree and experience must be in compliance with current program needs to meet DESE staffing requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Basic computer fluency, including Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Special Education with licensure in moderate disabilities strongly 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