Head Teacher, Severe Disabilities

Full Time School - Day, Walpole, MA, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $69,500.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

At League School for Autism
, our mission is to open a world of opportunity for student growth by celebrating unique strengths and building an inclusive community through education and advocacy. We believe that behind every thriving student is a team of remarkable, dedicated educators, clinicians, and support staff.

We are currently seeking a HEAD TEACHER,
SEVERE DISABILITIES, ALL LEVELS, for our program in Walpole, MA.Annual salary range is $69,500 to $80,000 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 out within 6 months of hire . League School will help obtain required licensure for qualified candidates.

The program educates 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 8 students per classroom.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education/Education (Master’s Degree preferred)
• Current MA certification in Severe Disabilities/All Levels required*. Autism experience required.
  * 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.

Duties and Responsibilities
include the following:

• Collaborates with team to develop Individual Education Programs within the classroom/school and community settings. Utilizes internet-based eSPED program in conjunction with team to write IEPs.
• Collaborates 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.
• Collects and records data regarding student performance in all skill areas as directed by team, Education Coordinator, and/or Director of Clinical Services. Analyzes data to measure student progress throughout the year.
• Consistently implements, or monitors implementation of, all components of treatment programs, including all accommodations and services outlined in students’ IEPs and BIPs.
• Develops a therapeutic and effective relationship with students: uses appropriate voice modulation, sets reasonable boundaries with communication and actions, etc.
• Implements individual and group behavior programs: positive reinforcement, breaks, time outs, etc., as designed by Behavior Specialists and the team.
• Provides curriculum content based on the Massachusetts Frameworks to implement each student’s goals and objectives, as written in his/her Individual Education Program. Records curriculum implemented on Curriculum Mapper program.
• Attends and facilitates classroom team meetings and classroom conferences.
• Attends annual IEP reviews, 3-year re-evaluations, supervision, staff meetings, intake meetings, and other meetings as directed by Program Leader or administrators.
• Completes formal assessments and necessary data collection to track student progress.
• Completes written reports:
  Quarterly Progress Reports, Individual Education Programs, Re-evaluation Reports, and assessment materials deemed necessary by the team and clinical department.
• Has lesson plans prepared and ready for review that are appropriate for all students in the classroom.
• Develops and executes a classroom and school schedule…