Walden School Classroom Teacher; Licensed

Walden School Classroom Teacher (Licensed)

Learn Center for Deaf Child, Framingham, MA

• Job : 5835323
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Walden School

Exempt/Salary
• 11-Month
• Full-Time

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $

American Sign Language Required

Sign-on Bonus: $1,500

Housing Resources Available

Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits Options May Include:
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employer-Matching 403(b), Generous Time Off Benefits, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care, and more.

TLC Diversity Statement:
The Learning Center for the Deaf is on a journey to create an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. We strive to cultivate a culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse narratives and perspectives.

About Walden School:
Walden School is a nationally-recognized residential therapeutic and education program for deaf children and youth aged 8 to 22 who have often experienced significant adverse childhood events as well as language deprivation.

About TLC:
The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nationally-recognized leader of services for deaf and hard of hearing children, adults and families.

The Classroom Teacher is responsible for providing quality educational service to Walden School students. This includes planning creative lessons and classes that satisfy IEP goals, maintaining a classroom environment that fosters learning, and implementing behavior or treatment plans as they apply to the classroom setting.

• Work collaboratively with the school’s clinical team to adapt and modify instruction to meet the individual needs of students.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural differences within the school community.
• Prepares daily lesson plans and educational programming consistent with students’ Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs).
• Provides detailed lesson plans and assignments for classroom assistants.
• Develops thematic units identifying long-range goals and objectives with respect to the educational and emotional needs of the students, considering varying learning styles.
• Prepares instructional materials incorporating principles of effective instruction (visual aids, curriculum modifications, mediated learning principles).
• Writes educational portions of IEPs, quarterly reports, and other reports as necessary, per deadlines.
• Reports on students’ progress through written and verbal communication.
• Makes learning goals clear to students and maintains high standards and expectations.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be added as needed.

The Learning Center for the Deaf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

• Position Type: Full-time
• Salary: $65,000 to $100,000 Per Year
• Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
  Middle Grades;
  Classroom Teacher >
  Elementary;
  Classroom Teacher >
  High School / Secondary;
  Classroom Teacher >
  Language:
  American Sign;
  Special Education >
  Hard of Hearing

• Master’s Degree in Education/Deaf Education
• Massachusetts State Certification (preferred)
• Minimum conversational fluency in American Sign Language; native or near-native ASL preferred
• Verbal and written communication skills sufficient for effective communication
• Understanding of child/adolescent mental health
• Interpersonal skills for cooperative work within the agency
• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Stephanie Ruiz, Recruiter
• 848 Central Street, Framingham, MA
• Phone:
• Email: sruiz