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Special Education Teacher Seaport Academy - 5.0 Chelsea, MA Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $70,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques) Working with students Special Education Special Education Certification Full Job Description Seaport Academy is a small, private school for boys. We provide a collaborative learning environment to students in grades 8-12. We seek a qualified Special Education Teacher with MA Moderate Disabilities (5-12) Licensure. The classroom teacher will lead Science, History, ELA and/or Math classes and also teach a range of electives and learning institutes: week-long, project-based classes. Classroom Teachers develop and implement curriculum in a therapeutic/educational setting designed to meet the academic, social, personal, and therapeutic needs, aligned with the Mass Curriculum Frameworks, for students with emotional and learning challenges between the ages of 12-22. We offer an exciting, flexible workplace, small groups of students, a high degree of academic freedom, opportunity to plan hands-on and individualized activities in a unique, historical building in the Admirals Hill neighborhood of Chelsea. Seaport Academy teachers are full-time 10 month employees in our 180 day program. This position reports to the

Ed Coordinator Responsibilities:

Develop and deliver instruction for academic classes, electives, and institutes based on the goals of students' IEPs Report on student progress and student grades in a timely fashion Participate in daily staff meetings and weekly teacher meetings Create a collaborative classroom Participate in Open House events (2 per year)

The Ideal Candidate:

Is able to individualize instruction for students at many different levels Has a solid background in special education Is able to plan creative, challenging, and engaging curriculum Is creative, flexible and able to relate to challenging students Maintains high expectations for students Has the drive to plan and lead a variety of activities and field trips Is highly organized 90 probation period for new hires

Benefits:

401(k) matching after one year of employment Dental & Vision insurance Health insurance Paid time off

License/Certification:

Master's Degree, M.Ed preferred

Special Education Certification:

Moderate disabilities 5-12 (or proof of working toward certification) CORI Check required before employment begins Federal Fingerprint Check required before employment begins Seaport Academy is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred) Mass Teacher's License in Moderate Disabilities (5-12) (Required)

Work Location:

In person