What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Italian Home for Children?
The expected salary range for this role is $85,000-$95,000 per year, dependent on experience.
Company Description
Italian Home for Children in Boston, MA, offers outpatient, in home, day treatment, private education, and overnight residential programs for people with all backgrounds who are challenged by learning disabilities and/or emotional, behavioral, and mental health concerns, sometimes stemming from trauma. The organization provides individualized therapies and nurturing to help individuals thrive emotionally and academically, preparing them for reintegration into their schools, work, families, and communities.
Italian Home for Children is committed to providing employees with excellent benefits and recently increased salary ranges! At IHC, we are creating communities where all children, adults, and families are embraced and empowered to reach their full potential. Join IHC and become a part of a supportive, caring, and committed team that is making a difference every day. Are you ready to help? Are you prepared for professional growth opportunities? Apply Now!
Benefits Include:
- Generous Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick, personal, and up to 12 holidays
- Employee referral bonuses up to $1000
- Annual Training Allowance
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision and more
- Free Parking on Campus
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Special Education Teacher at Italian Home for Children. The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for providing educational services to children with learning disabilities and emotional and behavioral challenges. Day-to-day tasks include developing and implementing classroom lesson plans, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, and creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Preparation and implementation of daily lesson plans.
- Supervision of Assistant Teachers and Classroom Aides/Childcare Workers in daily classroom functioning and in weekly supervision meetings.
- Assessment and diagnoses of levels and specific learning difficulties and behaviors by way of observation, formal and informal assessment, and ongoing recording of individual student's performance.
- General compliance with MA and Federal Special Education regulations in cooperation with and at the direction of the Director of Special Education. This includes written educational assessments and quarterly reports, attendance at IEP Team Evaluation meetings, and the preparation of detailed educational plans for each student.
- Evaluation of Assistant Teachers, interns and special projects in conjunction with the Director of Special Education.
- Attendance at Staff and Supervision meetings.
- Attendance at clinical conferences/progress reviews and the preparation of oral and written reports for such meetings.
- Development of an individual program for all summer school students.
- Assist in Lunch/Recess duty as scheduled.
- Assist the Director of Special Education in the design of methods for evaluating
- Curriculum and establishing policies regarding the operation of the school program.
- Maintain and increase his/her effectiveness in behavior management and communicating with other professional staff through the use of training, supervision, and consultation.
- Degree and current certification in Special Education- Moderate Special Needs
- Must be receptive and responsive to supervision and professional development
- Commitment to highest quality of care
- Patience, empathy, compassion
- Extremely reliable
- Flexibility in thinking and action
- Strong computer skills and experience, use of internet and comfort learning client information system
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong skill regarding follow up and follow through on tasks
- Strong organizational and motivational abilities
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Evidence of sensitivity and respect for client’s culture and socioeconomic characteristics
- Ability to provide therapeutic physical restraint
- Visual and hearing acuity to perform job related functions
Qualifications
- Experience in teaching children with disabilities and special education needs
- Strong communication skills to work effectively with students, families, and colleagues
- Knowledge of elementary and/or middle school education principles and practices
- Specialized training or certification in Special Education, preferably moderate disabilities
- Ability to create individualized education plans and adapt teaching methods
- Patience, empathy, and a commitment to supporting children with trauma backgrounds
- Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field (Master’s preferred); ability to obtain licensure within 90 days of hire
Salary : $1,000 - $95,000