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Education Services
Position: Special Education Teacher
Reports to: Program or Education Director
Status: Exempt, salaried
We are currently seeking a Special Education Teacher for a classroom that currently has students ranging in age from 13 - 19.
For the SPED Teacher position candidates must be certified in moderate (grades 5-12) or severe special needs. Candidates with prior experience working with children/young adults with autism using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred. Lastly, preference will be given to candidates who have experience preparing young adults for desired outcomes in adult living, post-secondary environments and working environments. The students in the classroom frequently visit the community for the purpose of vocational training and skill generalization.
As a Special Education Teacher at our school you will be working with individual students; writing IEP's and evaluations; developing lesson plans; directing and supervising classroom assistants and interacting with supervisory staff, school districts and parents. We have a wonderful team of professionals who strive to help our children increase their independence in academic, speech/language, social and life skills. Our program is based on the principles of ABA.
We are looking for an individual who is dedicated to helping students with special needs make progress through independence. Position is full time from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. We offer competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, tuition reimbursement and 403b.
Our program is year round with breaks between the summer session and the fall program. Additionally, we align with many public school vacations and holidays.
Position: Special Education Teacher
Reports to: Program or Education Director
Status: Exempt, salaried
Position Summary: Supervises the classroom students and staff. Demonstrate an understanding of ABA and proper implementation of the technique of Applied Behavior Analysis. Act as a team leader and positive role model for all staff and students. Essential duties and responsibilities:
• Performs assessments in areas of cognitive, social, and behavioral skills to determine individual educational needs.
• Develops Individual Educational Plans (IEP) outlining goals and objectives needed for the formation of cognitive, social and behavioral skills.
• Submits documentation to supervisors in a timely manner. Analize program changes submitted within the set deadline. Carries out the program changes.
• Collects and conducts daily analysis for assigned student programming.
• Develops Progress Reports quarterly for each child.
• Implements Standard Behavior Management protocols and Behavior Plans for each student.
• Monitors student progress and provide additional IEP mandates during the school year if necessary.
• Acts as the primary contact for parents and maintain written and direct communication daily.
• Employs strategies of C.A.L.M curriculum which may include utilizing protective measures.
• Coordinates Student Day with parents and staff.
• Plans daily program in conjunction with speech/language therapist, OT, PT, and ABA Counselors.
• Directs, trains, and supervises classroom ABA Counselors. May need to work with volunteers and interns as well.
• Participates in staff meetings.
• Follows individual student MCAS testing outlined by the DOE.
• Participates in on-going professional conferences to further enhance education and knowledge of ABA.
• Responsible for the organization and the presentation of the classroom.
Educational Qualifications and Necessary Skills: Teacher Certification must be acquired or in progress for this position.
• Graduate with an education (or related) degree from a recognized four year college or university is required.
• Experience working with children with autism or other special needs is preferred.
• Able to use a computer for data collection and reporting updated graphs.
• Able to physically emply physical intervenmtion if needed.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the special needs of children on the autism spectrum.
Position: ABA Counselor
Reports to: Classroom Teacher
Status: Non Exempt, hourly
Position Summary: Under the direction of the classroom teacher, assist in providing therapeutic or instructive support to program students. This individual must demonstrate an understanding of ABA and proper implementation of the technique of Applied Behavioral Analysis. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepares necessary materials for individual student education program.
• Conducts teaching/behavioral strategies based on the teacher's lesson plans.
• Prepares raw data collection forms, continually updating programmatic changes as directed by the special education teacher.
• Collects daily performance and behavior data for assigned students.
• Attends analysis meetings for students assigned to a specific team.
• Utilizes assistive technology to aid instruction.
• Communicates daily with teacher and administrators as needed.
• Attends all workshops given by Program Director, Education DIrector and other specialists, reviewing theory and techniques.
• Attends school supported activities as required.
• Participates in planning time with classroom team.
• Participates in team meetings and staff meetings.
• Assists in the daily organization and clean-up of the classroom and other school areas as assigned.
• Effectively communicates with team regarding student and program needs.
• Communication with the parent. as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Other duties as necessary.
Educational Qualifications and Necessary Skills:
• Some college courses are requested. College graduate is preferred with a degree in education or other related degree from a recognized and accredited two or four year program.
• Experience working with children with autism or other special needs is preferred.
• Able to use a computer for data collection and reporting updated graphs.
• Able to physically restrain a child if needed.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the special needs of children on the autism spectrum.
Position: Physical Therapist
Report to: Program or Education Director
Status: Exempt, Salaried
Position Summary: Provides physical therapy for students on caseload. Demonstrates an understanding of ABA and proper implementation of the technique of Applied Behavior Analysis. Act as a team leader and positive role model for all staff and students.
• Performs in depth assessments and evaluation of new students with regard to physical therapy in order to determine programming needs.
• Plans and implements daily PT programming.
• Develops PT goals and objectives for IEP, completes quarterly progress.
• Monitors student's progress and makes amendments to IEP if necessary.
• Maintains continual written and direct communication with parents with regards to PT.
• Coordinate schedule to accommodate Student Day.
• Submit documentation to supervisors in a timely manner. Analysis program changes submitted with the set deadlines. Carry out program changes.
• Participates in parent conferences, IEP meetings, trainings, staff meetings, consistency meetings, and analysis meetings.
• Develop Progress Reports for each student, quarterly.
• Attends appropriate professional conferences recommended and authorized by the executive director.
• Collects and conducts daily analysis for assigned student's programming including behavior data.
• Enter performance data in computer and provide updated graphs for weekly meetings.
• Ensure consistency and provide feedback to staff on how speech goals are generalized through the day.
• Implement behavior management techniques as necessary.
• Supervise PT Assistants with regard to implementation of goals, objectives, and techniques
Educational Qualifications and Skills:
• Undergraduate degree in PT
• Licensed and Certified in PT - or in an internship program to be completed within a year.
• Valid Massachusetts teaching license.
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing to supervisor, staff, parents and district.
• Organizational skills must be exceptionally strong.
• Possess strong attention to detail.
Position: Occupational Therapist
Report to: Education Director
Status: Exempt, Salaried
Position Summary: Provides occupational therapy for students on caseload. Demonstrate an understanding of ABA and proper implementation of the technique of Applied Behavior Analysis. Act as a team leader and positive role model for all staff and students.
• Performs in depth assessments and evaluation of new students with regard to physical therapy in order to determine programming needs.
• Plans and implements daily OT programming.
• Develops OT goals and objectives for IEP, completes quarterly progress.
• Monitors student's progress and makes amendments to IEP if necessary.
• Maintains continual written and direct communication with parents with regards to OT.
• Coordinate schedule to accommodate Student Day.
• Submit documentation to supervisors in a timely manner. Analysis program changes submitted with the set deadlines. Carry out program changes.
• Participates in parent conferences, IEP meetings, trainings, staff meetings, consistency meetings, and analysis meetings.
• Develop Progress Reports for each student, quarterly.
• Attends appropriate professional conferences recommended and authorized by the executive director.
• Collects and conducts daily analysis for assigned student's programming including behavior data.
• Enter performance data in computer and provide updated graphs for weekly meetings.
• Ensure consistency and provide feedback to staff on how speech goals are generalized through the day.
• Implement behavior management techniques as necessary.
• Supervise OT Assistants with regard to implementation of goals, objectives, and techniques
Educational Qualifications and Skills:
• Undergraduate degree in OT
• Licensed and Certified in OT - or in an internship program to be completed within a year.
• Valid Massachusetts teaching license.
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing to supervisor, staff, parents and district.
• Organizational skills must be exceptionally strong.
• Possess strong attention to detail.
Crossroads School is an equal opportunity employer.
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