Licensed SPED Teacher (Mathematics)

The Home at Walpole seeks a Licensed SPED Teacher (Mathematics) for their Massachusetts Chapter 766 Special Education School, Clifford Academy. Clifford Academy provides a year-round engaging and comprehensive program focused on education, career development, recreation/fitness, and an individualized therapeutic approach.

Under the direction of the Principal, participate in the implementation of individualized educational programs for special needs students at varying academic levels; behavioral management and related crisis intervention activities in the classroom; multi-disciplinary treatment team activities; and preparation of related reports and documentation, including Individual Education Plans.

How You'll Be Making A Difference:

• Assist in planning and implementing of individualized educational programs for assigned students including curriculum and specific lesson plans consistent with broad educational guidelines of the agency and facility as well as Teacher plans. Research and collect educational resource materials, and provide individualized academic instruction to students of wide-ranging academic performance.
• Implement behavioral management program within the classroom. Maintain current knowledge of the facility/agency's behavior management principles, system, and procedures, including TCI training. Participate in application of the system in the classroom including crisis intervention, use of restraints when required, processing with students during incidents, and teaching and modeling of social and emotional skills and growth.
• Participate as a member of student/client multi-disciplinary teams, provide information regarding the student's progress in an educational setting and receive multi-disciplinary advice and guidance to facilitate achievement of treatment, behavioral and educational goals. Meet and maintain liaison with collateral staff as required and serve as student advocate.
• Maintain a safe, orderly and neat classroom environment.
• Provide monitoring and coverage as needed in the program, which may include monitoring of lunch, recess, halls, and/or chaperoning on field trips, etc.
• May serve on department, facility, or agency committees as appropriate.
• Communicate with and involve families in the educational program of each student; assist in the implementation of appropriate family activities in the program.

• To obtain teaching licensure in MA, you should review www.doe.mass.edu/. The first step typically involves passing the communication and literacy test and the content area test. You would then apply for a "provisional" license in the content area. At this point, you could begin teaching and, in addition, would need to take courses in a program that progresses you towards "initial" licensure. In other words, you can teach under the "provision" that you are continuing your teaching education.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and knowledge in Mathematics required
• Master's Degree in Education or a related field preferred
• Special Education license desired
• Previous experience working in education and/or with program specific population highly desirable
• Massachusetts Educator Licensure required
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications

What the Home Can Offer You:

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of countless youth, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• And more!

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.