What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Dearborn STEP Assessment Program?
The Dearborn STEP Assessment Program is a small, short-term assessment program in Newton, MA. STEP is designed to provide stabilization, academic, behavior, and clinical assessment and intervention to students in grades 5-12. The profiles of our students vary, but general profile trends include school avoidance, anxiety, depression, and social pragmatic deficits. STEP is not a hands-on restraint program.
This is the ideal position for someone who wants a small class size, autonomy, and the opportunity to have a real impact.
Job Overview
Dearborn STEP Assessment is seeking a passionate and dedicated Lead Teacher to join our small, dynamic team. The position follows the traditional school year with the option to be paid through 12 months.
The ideal candidate is curious about how students learn and what impacts their school performance. This role requires a blend of compassion, flexibility, and creative problem-solving to effectively support students at a critical stage.
As a member of a close-knit team (7 full-time staff, 6 clinical interns, and 2 consultants), you'll have the chance to make a meaningful and lasting impact on students and their families during one of the most vulnerable times in their education. STEP is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where staff can directly influence the educational trajectory of each student.
Responsibilities include:
- Teaches a classroom of students (high school) with primary emotional and/or learning disabilities.
- Provides individualized/group lessons to students based on class needs/provides work obtained through the sending district
- Supports and assists in the behavior management of students
- Provides feedback to the larger team in meetings regarding work production and academic/social/emotional presentation in the classroom
- Reviews intake materials and disseminate relevant academic history and significant incidents to all staff through an educational assessment draft and presentation at case conferences.
- Oversees grading and development of individualized report cards as requested by the school district
Qualifications
- Licensed in Special Education or related licensure in education
- 2 years of teaching experience
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Salary : $63,000 - $67,000