HEAD Teacher, Moderate Special NEEDS PreK-8
Job in
Walpole, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, 02081, USA
Listing for:
League School for Autism
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-05-27
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School, Special Education Teacher, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 68000 - 78000 USD Yearly
USD
68000.00
78000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: HEAD TEACHER, MODERATE SPECIAL NEEDS PreK-8
League School for Autism is an award‑winning, year‑round program dedicated to the education of children on the autism spectrum. Our team approach to education creates a collaborative, supportive and open environment within our community. We are currently seeking a Head Teacher, Moderate Special Needs Pre‑K-8. Annual salary range is $68,000 to $78,000 depending on degree, license, and certification status. Candidates with required teaching certification at the time of offer will be eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus to be paid within 6 months of hire.
League School will help obtain required licensure for qualified candidates.
The program educates pre‑K/elementary students with autism and related social communication challenges. The curriculum is based on the MA Curriculum Frameworks/Common Core Standards and modified to meet student needs. All classrooms are designed around student age, grade level and social communication needs, and are no larger than eight students per classroom.
Position Requirements - Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education with current MA license in Moderate Special Needs, and experience with autistic individuals preferred. Proof of MA DESE licensure required but will help obtain licensure if needed.
- Safety Care, CPR, and First Aid certifications. League School will provide training.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must pass rigorous background checks, including nationwide fingerprint screening.
Supervision Received:
Education Coordinator
Supervision Exercised:
Teacher(s), Job Coach, Student Teacher(s)
Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborate with team to develop Individual Education Programs within the classroom/school and community settings. Utilize internet‑based ESPED program in conjunction with team to write IEPs.Collaborate in the development of behavioral intervention plans, sensory diets, social pragmatic programming, and daily living‑skill techniques for individual students as part of multidisciplinary team.Collect and record data regarding student performance in all skill areas as directed by team, Education Coordinator, and/or Director of Clinical Services. Analyze data to measure student progress throughout the year.Consistently implement or monitor implementation of all components of treatment programs, including all accommodations and services outlined in students’ IEPs and BIPs.Develop a therapeutic and effective relationship with students: use appropriate voice modulation, set reasonable boundaries with communication and actions, etc.Implement individual and group behavior programs: positive reinforcement, breaks, time outs, etc., as designed by Behavior Specialists and the team.Provide curriculum content based on the Massachusetts Frameworks to implement each student’s goals and objectives, as written in his/her Individual Education Program. Record curriculum implemented on Curriculum Mapper program.Attend and facilitate classroom team meetings and classroom conferences.Attend annual IEP reviews, 3‑year re‑evaluations, supervision, staff meetings, intake meetings, and other meetings as directed by Program Leader or administrators.Complete formal assessments and necessary data collection to track student progress.Complete written reports:
Quarterly Progress Reports, Individual Education Programs, Re‑evaluation Reports, and assessment materials deemed necessary by the team and clinical department.Have lesson plans prepared and ready for review that are appropriate for all students in the classroom.Develop and execute a classroom and school schedule that provides structure, consistency, predictability.Complete all necessary MCAS assessment requirements for students in his/her classroom.Perform other related duties, as designated by the Assistant Director of Education/Director of Education, which are deemed necessary for the operation of the school.Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Google Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Drive, etc.), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Edge.
Benefits
League School offers a substantial benefit package that includes 75% employer paid health and dental, short and long‑term disability…
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