What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher - Middle School History (6 month parental leave coverage) position at Milestones Day School (Special Ed School)?
Milestones Day School is currently seeking a certified Special Education Teacher to teach History to middle school students (grades 6-8) to cover a parental leave from approximately Late March/Early April 2025 - late August/Early September 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 History 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 if applicable, 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 History 5-12.
- Master’s Degree in Education, Special Education, History, 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 to be considered for this position.
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000