Substitute Lead Special Education Teacher

Melmark Overview

Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.

As a substitute teacher you are responsible for providing educational instruction to assigned students in a structured classroom environment designed to promote intellectual, emotional and social growth. They will develop teaching plans that are appropriate to the ages and populations served, specifically children and adolescents (ages 3-21 years) with emotional, developmental and/or behavioral needs. Supervises ABAC's.

• Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
• Pay range- 72-90k per year, depending on experience and education

• Enrolled in Master's Degree in Special Education.
• This position requires being able to float every 90 days and at the end of the year and working on Master's Program in Severe Special Education. Please understand that annual salary increases are based on both good job performance and availability of appropriate funding.
• A valid US driver's license and a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old.
• Prefer at least two (2) years experience with specialized populations. Advanced skills in educational and clinical services will be required in this role.
• Works cooperatively with all members of the multidisciplinary team (Nursing Services, Vocational Services, Clinical Services, Residential Staff, Allied Health Services), families and other

• Work with a nationally known leader in quality-driven initiatives
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday and Sick!
• Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement starting at $20K
• Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
• Onsite CEUs at no cost to employees