Special Education Teacher -Part-time

Job Description

Ashuelot Valley Academy | Keene, NH

Part-Time | 20 Hours Per Week | Monday-Friday

Competitive Pay Based on Experience & Education

Retired Special Education Teachers Encouraged to Apply - Retirement Benefits Will Not Be Affected

Make a Difference in the Lives of Students Every Day

Ashuelot Valley Academy (AVA), a program of Mount Prospect Academy, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher / Academic Case Manager to join our team in Keene, New Hampshire. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students in grades 5-12 who thrive in a non-traditional educational setting focused on individualized learning, therapeutic support, and academic success. If you're looking for meaningful work with flexibility, purpose, and the opportunity to positively impact students' lives, we'd love to hear from you.

At AVA, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed. Our competency-based educational model combines rigorous academics with therapeutic supports to help students build confidence, achieve educational goals, and develop important life skills.

• Flexible part-time schedule (20 hours weekly)
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on youth
• Year-round academic program
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Retired NH public school teachers welcome to apply

Nestled in the scenic Monadnock Region, Keene offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and outdoor adventure. Enjoy vibrant local shops, restaurants, hiking trails, arts and cultural events, and a welcoming community while building a rewarding career.

The Special Education Teacher / Academic Case Manager will provide individualized instruction, manage student IEPs, monitor academic progress, and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure student success. This role involves instruction, assessment, special education case management, and curriculum support for students with diverse learning and behavioral needs.

• Develop and implement individualized instruction aligned with IEP goals
• Provide special education services and academic support
• Create engaging, project-based learning opportunities
• Monitor student progress and provide quarterly updates
• Facilitate classroom instruction and manage student behavior supports
• Participate in IEP meetings and maintain required documentation
• Collaborate with academic, clinical, and residential teams
• Supervise and support teaching assistants
• Assist with curriculum development and school programming
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment

• Required
• Bachelor's Degree
• New Hampshire Special Education Teaching Certification or enrollment in an approved certification program
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Preferred
• Experience teaching middle school and/or high school students
• Experience working with students who have social, emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges
• NH DOE Special Education certification
• Two or more years of teaching experience
• Mount Prospect Academy can support qualified candidates in obtaining certification through a professional development plan.

Founded in 2003, Mount Prospect Academy is a growing nonprofit organization dedicated to helping adolescents achieve success academically, socially, and emotionally. Through specialized education, residential treatment, community-based services, and therapeutic programming, MPA provides innovative solutions for youth throughout New Hampshire and Vermont.

Mount Prospect Academy offers a 220 day academic program and 365 day intensive residential program. We serve 85 male students who range from 11 to 21 years old.

The state of New Hampshire has identified our students for intensive residential placement and in-home social services. MPA students can be clinically identified as emotionally handicapped, learning disabled, autistic, or other health impaired. We also serve students with psychiatric and judicial issues. MPA has developed an expert understanding of this difficult-to-serve population's needs. Our programs regularly receive students from the care of their families, New Hampshire's Division of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), The Sununu Youth Services Center, and intermediate care facilities such as the Nashua Children's Home, the Dover Children's Home, the Webster House, and the Orion House.

MPA's mission is to provide a caring, safe therapeutic environment where students have the opportunity grow and acquire the skills they need to reach their educational and social potential. We aim to develop trusting relationships with students and facilitate experiences that promote their ability to self-regulate; manage thoughts and feelings; and develop feelings of safety, confidence, and competency.

Mount Prospect Academy assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary,…