Intensive Special Needs Teacher- Middle School Valley Collaborative - 3.1 Billerica, MA Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement 403(b) Qualifications Special education for middle school students Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Individual crisis management Transporting special needs passengers Academic IEP goal implementation Family collaboration in education Student report writing Multidisciplinary collaboration in speech-language pathology Experience working with individuals with cognitive disabilities Student support planning De-escalation support in education Supervising experience Bachelor's degree Classroom organization for children Collaboration with other professionals for student support Working with students Instructional adaptability Personal transportation assistance Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Working with families Parent-teacher communication Experience working with individuals who use assistive communication devices Assistive technology for special education

Full Job Description Severe Disabilities Teacher :

7.5 hours per day, 5 days a week; 212 days

Locations:

Billerica, MA Reporting to: School Principal Valley Collaborative is a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education approved public school entity. We provide high quality academic, therapeutic and vocational services to individuals referred by local school districts and social service agencies. We also provide ongoing professional development and training experiences for educators and educational agencies. Recognizing that the educational environment rapidly changes, Valley Collaborative creates, adapts, and provides flexible programming to address evolving needs. We provide an environment within which students and others can maximize educational and/or occupational skills. By sharing its resources with multiple school districts and social service agencies, its programs maintain superior quality and reasonable costs to those it serves, by meeting or exceeding state standards, and achieving economies of scale.

Severe Special Education Teacher Requirements:

Experience working with students with multiple diagnoses including, but not limited to intellectual impairment, autism, multiple disabilitiesExperience and training in de-escalation/physical intervention strategies;Experience working with students who utilize Augmentative and Alternative Communication; Work as part of an inter-disciplinary school team to ensure students needs of students are met;Work with nurse, SLP, OT, PT, and BCBA to develop and implement IEPs; Maintain an organized, safe and productive classroom in order for students to make adequate progress Consistent contact with families;Supervising classroom aides;Develop IEP goals and progress reports that are reflective of students needs. Have strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to approach individuals in a creative and thoughtful manner Flexibility to meet identified student needs. A strong commitment to the goals, mission, and philosophy of the organization. Model respect, honesty, consideration, responsibility, and positive attitude with both peers and students Participate in staff meetings and in-service training as requested Provide transportation for students in Collaborative vehicles, when necessary All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

At least 2 years of relevant experience preferredBachelors degree required, Masters degree preferredDESE certification in Severe Disabilities-All levels

Physical Demands:

Constant standing or walking.

Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Bends, reaches, lifts, carries, twists, pushes, pulls, and handles equipment when performing duties.

Able to reach and operate equipment and systems safely and effectively.

Other Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior): Ability to understand and follow both written and oral instructions. Adaptability to perform routine, repetitive tasks within a specific period of time. Prioritizes work assignments to be completed within time requirements.

Must demonstrate a positive and caring attitude toward students, clients, and staff. Must remain flexible and adaptable in order to meet department needs.

Benefits:

12 sick, 2 personal days (pro-rated)Teacher retirement; 403B; Tuition assistance;Health and dental insurance;Life/ADD insurance.

Due to the high volume of response, please do not call to confirm receipt of your resume Valley Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Valley Collaborative is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, limited English speaking ability, or homelessness, as defined 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.