Special Education Teacher
About The Position
The Special Education Teacher at Mill Pond Schools provides comprehensive academic, social, emotional, and behavioral support within a highly structured therapeutic school environment. Collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team, the teacher develops and implements individualized education programs (IEPs) and tailored instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment. The Mill Pond Schools, with locations in Springfield and the Berkshires, serve students—kindergarten through age 22—who have social-emotional and/or behavioral challenges, a learning disability, or who may have a diagnosis of high-functioning Autism. We are committed to serving the whole child, including the child’s family. Our goal is to assist students in developing the skills necessary to successfully return to a less-restrictive environment, and, ultimately, to their previous school setting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a current teaching licensure in Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities K-8 or 5-12.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in educational settings with students of varying backgrounds, presentations and diagnoses.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs).
- Provide tailored instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Ensure a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment.
- Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Provide comprehensive academic, social, emotional, and behavioral support.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
