SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Birchtree supports individuals with autism and other diverse abilities by providing personalized education and outreach programs that promote inclusion, independence, and holistic growth. Our Special Education Teacher helps ensure that Birchtree's program maintains a standard of excellence in special education. Special Education Teachers ensure compliance with the implementation of their assigned students' IEPs and individualized educational programming.

Responsibilities:

Plans and implements specially designed instruction, as documented in the individual education plans for their assigned students Creates materials Creates and monitors data collection systems specific to mastery criteria Analyzes data for progress monitoring and reporting Implements curricular materials and resources that are appropriate to the educational programming for Birchtree students Supervises implementation of academic programming in the classroom by consulting with classroom staff, modeling one-to-one instruction, and facilitating small group instructional sessions Supports Special Education Coordinators with the formal and informal assessment of academic skills including required state and alternative assessments for assigned students Develops theme-based units Attends and actively participates in all staff, management, and clinical management meetings and other meetings or trainings as required Accompanies and sometimes drives student(s) on trips in the community Independently manages specific classroom or school-wide projects Supports Special Education Coordinators with creating and facilitating staff development trainings

Qualifications:

Bachelor degree (or higher), or significant active progress in a degree program in Special Education New Hampshire Department of Education Special Education Certification or a statement of eligibility Experience in teaching individuals with autism preferred Basic computer literacy Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) Comprehensive fluency with varied and appropriate reading and/or math curricular resources To perform essential functions of the job, must be physically capable of standing, stretching, bending, walking, running, and lifting/transporting a minimum of 50 lbs. Must be capable of moving and thinking quickly under stressful situations and able to function in a fast-paced environment. Benefits Work a full year schedule or have 10 weeks during the summer off, while still keeping your Birchtree benefits! Competitive Salary Vacation, Earned Time Off & Holidays that equal over 9.5 weeks off in the first year (and more as the years progress). Health Insurance

• employer covers 98% of cost! Dental
• Free Long Term Disability
• Free Other benefits available: Life, Short Term Disability, Vision Free Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training, supervision & certification Performance based annual raises 401(k) with a 3% match Team Incentive Award Professional Development & Teambuilding Employee Assistance Program Referral Program Many employee recognition programs including: employee of the quarter, anniversary milestone awards, good job awards and so much more!

Great Schedule

• ONLY 37.75

  hours per week Free mentoring towards Board Certification (BCBA) Benefits Competitive Salary Vacation, Earned Time Off & Holidays that equal over 9.5 weeks off in the first year (and more as the years progress). Health Insurance
• Birchtree covers 98% of cost! Dental
• Free Long Term Disability
• Free Other benefits available: Life, Short Term Disability, Vision Performance based annual raises 401(k) with a 3% match Team Incentive Award Professional Development & Teambuilding Employee Assistance Program Referral Program Great work/life balance Interested Candidates Please submit a letter of interest and current resume to Sarah Ouellette, Human Resources Director at souellette@birchtreenh.

org.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$55,000.00

• $60,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person