Special Education Case Manager/Mentor Teacher

• Middle School Milestones Day School & Transition Program
• 4.0 Waltham, MA Job Details Full-time $75,000
• $85,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Gym membership Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Teaching Certification Master's degree Bachelor's degree Working with students Direct support Lesson planning Special Education Certification Teaching Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description Milestones Day School and Transitions Program is a year-round private special education school located in Waltham, MA and works with students with autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, and a variety of attention and/or psychiatric challenges.

We service students ranging in age from elementary grades through post high school, and our staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to support students in particular grade cohorts. We are currently recruiting for a Case Manager/Mentor Teacher to join our Middle School team for the upcoming 2026-2027 School Year.

• Active Massachusetts Licensure Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8 or 5-12) OR Severe Disabilities
• All, is

REQUIRED

• Job Summary:

• Manage a caseload of students, communicate with families as needed, and support students in having successful outcomes.
• To provide guidance and support and to role model appropriate teaching practices for teaching team.
• This role is highly visible and the Case Manager is responsible for being an effective leader and mentor at Milestones.

Detailed Responsibilities:

1. Lesson Plans/Teaching Support

• Role model best teaching practices for other teachers and provide differentiated instruction to students.
• Teach lessons in licensed areas as assigned
• Observe and develop relationships with teachers, offering general suggestions, reviewing IEPS and lesson plans
• In conjunction with Principal, meet with teachers to outline together the teachers' goals for the year, including professional development, previous reviews, and Milestones' goal for the year
• Review all unit plans and weekly lesson plans prior to execution (as required by Principal)
• Meet with teaching teams at least once per week to provide feedback, reflection, support, and collaboration
• Regular classroom presence with the goal of providing instruction, training, and modeling teaching strategies. 2. Liaison Role for Students and Their Teams
• Regular communication with classroom and therapeutic staff to coordinate appropriate programming/plans for each assigned student
• Provide direct support to students (i.e. previewing, processing, de-escalating, reviewing progress) to best support their instruction and student engagement.
• Maintain confidentiality 3. IEPs
• Assure that the sections for Student Strengths, Current Performance, and Goals/Benchmarks are written for students' IEPs.
• Review the

PLEP A & B

to determine if the student needs additional items listed or to take away items that are not relevant

• Specific responsibilities with regard to writing IEPs are determined by Principal 4. Case Management
• Speak with parent(s) by phone at least once per week; and document these phone calls along with the student's week in a written email once per week (cc family, entire team, and Principal)
• Talk with team members regularly to maintain a broad understanding of how the student is doing and communicate this to parents
• Contact student's family by phone any time there is a problem during the day; communicate the outcome of the conversation with the team
• Assure that students corrected work samples are sent home each week
• Share with team and Principal when parents provide concerns or positive feedback 5. Special Academic Events Involving Families
• Coordinate with leadership staff to help plan these events and act as an ambassador from Milestones to promote customer service

Requirements:

Active Massachusetts Licensure Moderate Disabilities (pk-8) or (5-12) OR Severe Disabilities

• All, is

REQUIRED

Bachelors Degree Required, Masters strongly preferred. Teaching experience encompassing education and/or human services is required. Mentor, Academic Coaching of peers, and/or Leadership experience preferred.

MILESTONES PROVIDES EXCELLENT BENEFITS, INCLUDING

• Competitive salary
• 6 weeks of paid Vacation, 8 Sick days, and 2 Personal days in addition to scheduled holidays. Earn 1 additional Vacation day after 1 year of service and up to 2 additional days for every year of service thereafter.
• Medical Insurance including Fitness Center Reimbursement and Annual Physical Exam Bonus
• Dental Insurance & Vision Plan
• Onsite Workout Facility
• 401K Plan, Long-Term Disability, and Life insurance
• Paid Parental Leave and Pre-tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Community Service Opportunities
• Half-day Summer Fridays
• We supply all materials (no out-of-pocket expenses!)
• Employer sponsored conference and workshop attendance for professional development
• Supportive and collaborative co-workers
• Please attach an Up-To-Date Resume and Cover Letter for consideration

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Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$75,000.00

• $85,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

Teaching:

3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Teaching Certification (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Waltham, MA 02451 (Required)

Work Location:

In person