High School Math Teacher​/Secondary Special Education Teacher

High School Math Teacher or Secondary Special Education Teacher

Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year

RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a High School Math Teacher or Secondary Special Education Teacher in Springfield, MA.

The RFK Academy at RFK Community Alliance is a state‑approved special education day school that serves students 10-22 years of age with multiple disabilities. The Math Teacher contributes to the application of functional and academic education as a key educational team member within a therapeutic milieu. The Math Teacher will develop and oversee progress on content and skill‑based goals and evaluate and articulate progress collaboratively with the team according to treatment planning and students’ Individualized Education Programs.

• Operate a classroom that meets the student's needs for safety, educational growth, and social/emotional development.
• Evaluate student’s specific educational needs in mathematics and develop educational plans and programs to meet those needs.
• Produce educational assessments (both formal and informal) in mathematics for each student.
• Assist in the development of Individual Education Program goals with the Education Coordinator.
• Provide classroom instruction necessary to help each student meet any mathematics goals established in their Individualized Education Program as well as curriculum goals for RFK Community Alliance and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Participate in TEAM and Treatment Team Meetings that involve any of their classroom students.
• Follow and actively participate in the implementation of the Behavior Management System.
• Supervise and develop a team atmosphere with colleagues and teaching assistants.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and professional development days.
• Actively participate in teacher team meetings and implement team goals.
• Act as a positive adult role model with students and a positive team member with all RFK staff and outside collaterals.
• Assume other responsibilities necessary to ensure program safety and continuity.

You are someone who leads with compassion and values collaboration, professionalism, and teamwork. The best-qualified candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, with a Master's degree and MA certification in Mathematics (5-12) or Moderate Disabilities (5-15) preferred.

• Special Education Teacher:
  Moderate Disabilities, High School, Science background preferred.

• 40 hours per week:
  Monday – Friday, days; 12-month benefited position.

RFK Community Alliance is a therapeutic day school that provides educational and clinical services to students with diverse social emotional, behavioral, mental health, and learning disabilities. Our educational and related services support students to reach milestones such as graduation, the transition to post‑secondary educational or vocational opportunities, or a return to their local school district. We strive to ensure that each of our students is Connected, Capable, and Healthy, so that when they leave us they are well positioned to experience sustained and meaningful well‑being over the course of their lives.

At RFK Community Alliance, we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident; it’s by design. We believe a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age, religion, and abilities.

In addition to being part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

To apply for this position click on “High School Math Teacher and/or Secondary Special Education Teacher.” RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability.
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