RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a High School Math Teacher or Secondary Special Education Teacher with Math experience in Springfield MA! $2500 SignOn IncentiveThis position is eligible for the RFK Community Alliance SignOn Incentive in the amount of $2500 in your first year of employment. You will receive $500 after 3 months; $500 after 6 months; $1500 after 12 months. Why this job is amazingThe RFK Academy at RFK Community Alliance is a stateapproved special education day school that serves students 1022 years of age with multiple disabilities. The Math Teacher contributes to the application of functional and academic education as a key educational team member within a therapeutic milieu. The Math Teacher will develop and oversee progress on content and skillbased goals and evaluate and articulate progress collaboratively with the team according to treatment planning and students Individualized Education Programs. Heres where you come in!The Math Teacher is vital in creating a differentiated curriculum instructing content and most importantly supporting students ability to access the academic program. You will also implement gradelevel curricula to meet academic standards based on the Mass. Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Curriculum. Requires ability to recognize the unique qualities of each student and incorporate them into appropriate lessons and/or projects. Key responsibilities:Operates a classroom that meets the students needs for safety educational growth and social/emotional development.Evaluates students specific educational needs in the area of Mathematics and develop educational plans and programs to meet those needs.Produces educational assessments (both formal and informal) in the area of Mathematics for each student.Assists in the development of Individual Education Program goals with the Education Coordinator.Provides classroom instruction necessary to help each student meet any Mathematics goals established in their Individualized Education Program as well as curriculum goals for RFK Community Alliance and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.Participates in TEAM and Treatment Team Meetings that involve any of their classroom students.Follows and actively participates in the implementation of the Behavior Management System.Supervises and develops a team atmosphere with colleagues and teaching assistants.Attends and actively participates in Staff meetings and Professional Development Days.Actively participates in teacher team meetings and implements team goals.Acts as a positive adult role model with students and a positive team member with all RFK staff and outside collaterals.Assumes other responsibilities necessary to ensure program safety and continuity.Who You AreYou are someone who leas with compassion and who values collaboration professionalism and teamwork. The bestqualified candidate will have a Bachelors degree but a Masters degree and MA certification in Mathematics 512 or Moderate Disabilities 515 is preferred. Special Education Teacher: Moderate Disabilities High School Science background preferred.Shifts40 hours per week: Monday Friday days; 12month benefited positionWho We AreRFK Community Alliance is a therapeutic day school that provides educational and clinical services to students with diverse social emotional behavioral mental health and learning disabilities. Our educational and related services support students to reach milestones such as graduation the transition to postsecondary educational or vocational opportunities or a return to their local school district. We strive to ensure that each of our students is Connected Capable and Healthy so that when they leave us they are well positioned to experience sustained and meaningful wellbeing over the course of their lives. How We Promote Equity Cultivate Leaders and Grow TogetherAt RFK Community Alliance were dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesnt happen by accident its by design. Together were the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences at every level. This is why were committed to honoring celebrating and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value respect and support all types of diversity across all identities including but not limited to ethnicity race gender LGBTQIA age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community were creating here at RFK Community Alliance and were here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one. Why Youll Love Us:At RFK Community Alliance were committed to taking care of our team and we know youll love being a part of an organization that truly values its people. We offer an outstanding benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth. Enjoy comprehensive health coverage with our health dental and vision insurance plans. Take advantage of generous paid time off and holiday pay giving you the balance you need to recharge. Were invested in your future offering tuition reimbursement educational assistance and a retirement plan with a generous employer match. Plus we provide employerpaid life insurance short and longterm disability coverage and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program to ensure you and your family are supported every step of the way. Joining our team means youll have the benefits and resources you need to thrive both personally and professionally. $2500 SignOn IncentiveThis position is eligible for the RFK Community Alliance SignOn Incentive in the amount of $2500 in your first year of employment. You will receive $500 after 3 months; $500 after 6 months; $1500 after 12 months. Keywords:SPED Special Education Teacher Teaching IEP Special need Learning disabilities Curriculum development Lesson planning Education