Elementary Special Education Teacher

At the Cardinal Cushing Centers, we support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing possibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Our programs for students, adults and community members include education, employment training, transition services, residential care, therapeutic and recreational services

We are hiring for our St. Coletta School, Braintree location

Hours of Work: 37.5, Monday – Friday following School Calendar;

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

•Plans, prepares and teaches lessons and activities in accordance with goals and objectives outlined in Individual Educational Plan (IEP)/Service Plan

•Manages the performance of assistants assigned to the classroom

•Implements group and individual behavior plans. Requests appropriate assistance when necessary

•Implements recommended therapeutic programs

•Is responsible for classroom supervision at all times

•Works cooperatively with other specialists/teachers to develop curriculum for the improvement of departmentalized educational instruction

•Completes educational forms and reports as directed by the school, local educational agency or Department of Education and attends meetings, completing all required courses as mandated by DESE, DEEC and DCF.

•Attends all faculty meetings/in-services as scheduled

•Assumes lunchroom, recreation and cab duty supervision as scheduled

•Works with students on ADL (Activities of Daily Living) skills to include hygiene, toileting skills, domestic skills, community skills, social behavioral and recreational skills and money management

•Intervenes physically in behaviorally aggressive situations as trained

•Familiar with ABA teaching model and PBIS

•Planning and implementation of discrete trial programming

•Meet regularly with the Program BCBA and other internal TEAM members regarding issues and concerns around student needs.

We are hiring for our St. Coletta School, Braintree location

Hours of Work: 37.5, Monday – Friday following School Calendar;

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

•Plans, prepares and teaches lessons and activities in accordance with goals and objectives outlined in Individual Educational Plan (IEP)/Service Plan

•Manages the performance of assistants assigned to the classroom

•Implements group and individual behavior plans. Requests appropriate assistance when necessary

•Implements recommended therapeutic programs

•Is responsible for classroom supervision at all times

•Works cooperatively with other specialists/teachers to develop curriculum for the improvement of departmentalized educational instruction

•Completes educational forms and reports as directed by the school, local educational agency or Department of Education and attends meetings, completing all required courses as mandated by DESE, DEEC and DCF.

•Attends all faculty meetings/in-services as scheduled

•Assumes lunchroom, recreation and cab duty supervision as scheduled

•Works with students on ADL (Activities of Daily Living) skills to include hygiene, toileting skills, domestic skills, community skills, social behavioral and recreational skills and money management

•Intervenes physically in behaviorally aggressive situations as trained

•Familiar with ABA teaching model and PBIS

•Planning and implementation of discrete trial programming

•Meet regularly with the Program BCBA and other internal TEAM members regarding issues and concerns around student needs.

Position Type:Full-time

Salary:$50,000 to $75,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities

• Qualifications:
  
  •Bachelor’s Degree
  
  •Massachusetts Special Education Certification required – ***Moderate (K-8), (5-12) or Severe All Levels
  
  •Experience with students with autism spectrum disorder
  
  •Experience with dual-diagnosis population
  
  •Valid driver’s license
  
  Qualifications may be substituted upon review of the candidates by the President/CEO
  
  **** Please email resume and cover letter for review to resumes@cushingcenters.org
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Gina Rosas
• 405 Washington Street
• Hanover, Massachusetts 02339
• Phone: 781.829.1216
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