Lead Special Education Teacher

Melmark Overview

Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.

Lead Teacher Responsibilities:

Join our team as a Lead Special Education Teacher where you will be responsible for providing educational instruction to assigned students in a structured classroom environment designed to promote intellectual, emotional and social growth. They will develop teaching plans that are appropriate to the ages and populations served, specifically children and adolescents (ages 3-21 years) with emotional, developmental and/or behavioral needs. Supervises ABAC's.

Lead Special Education Teacher Schedule and Salary Information

• Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
• Starting pay is $72k annually and depends on experience

Lead Special Education Teacher Requirements

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Special Education.
• Special Education certification (Severe Disabilities-All Levels) issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). BCBA preferred.
• A valid US driver's license and a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old.
• Prefer at least two (2) years experience with specialized populations. Advanced skills in educational and clinical services will be required in this role.
• Works cooperatively with all members of the multidisciplinary team (Nursing Services, Vocational Services, Clinical Services, Residential Staff, Allied Health Services), families and other

Lead Special Education Teacher Benefits

• Work with a nationally known leader in quality-driven initiatives
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday and Sick!
• Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement starting at $20K
• Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
• Onsite CEUs at no cost to employees