Special Education Teacher - Middle School ELA (6 month parental leave coverage)

Milestones Day School is currently seeking a certified Special Education Teacher to teach English and Language Arts to middle school students (grades 6-8) to cover a parental leave from mid May 2025 - mid November 2025. Milestones is a private day school dedicated to helping students discover their strengths and increase their self-confidence. We offer a therapeutic academic program that incorporates both academic and social/emotional skill instruction in a state of the art building. Teachers have the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of multidisciplinary therapists and specialists. We have a low student to staff ratio and our population consists primarily of students with diagnoses on the Autism Spectrum, Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Anxiety Disorders. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: - Create and deliver an enriching ELA curriculum for students in grades 6-8 that aligns with the MA Common Core Curriculum. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong methodology for differentiating curriculum to the meet the needs of our diverse group of learners. - Knowledge of best practices for incorporating MCAS preparation, supporting IEP accommodations and writing IEP goals, benchmarks and progress notes is also expected. - Support students with non-academic activities that focus on social skill development, executive functioning coaching, sensory regulation, and foster independence. - All students and staff have a designated computer device and teachers are provided with a variety of assistive technology resources to help supplement learning including Smartboards in each classroom. Classroom teachers are expected to use Google Classroom daily and support digital literacy. QUALIFICATIONS: - PREFERRED: Massachusetts Teacher’s license in Moderate Disabilities PreK-8, Moderate Disabilities 5-12, or English 5-12. - Master’s Degree in Education, Special Education, English, or content discipline preferred; Bachelor's degree required. - Experience teaching in a school setting. - Experience working with students diagnosed on the autism spectrum. MILESTONES PROVIDES EXCELLENT BENEFITS, INCLUDING: - Competitive salary - Paid Vacation during school closures & holidays and paid sick days. - Medical Insurance including Fitness Center Reimbursement and Annual Physical Exam Bonus - Dental Insurance & Vision Plan - Onsite Workout Facility - 401K Plan, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance - Pre-tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account - Community Service Opportunities - Half-day Summer Fridays - We supply all materials (no out-of-pocket expenses!) - Employer-sponsored conference and workshop attendance for professional development - Supportive and collaborative co-workers Please submit your resume and cover letter via schoolspring to be considered for this position.

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000