Anticipated Openings 2025-2026 School Year Moderate SPED Teachers
Anticipated Openings 2025-2026 School Year Moderate SPED Teachers
Posted on :
08-04-2025
Employer Active
1 Vacancy
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Share
Send me jobs like this
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Monthly Salary
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
08-04-2025
Job Description
Position: Moderate Disabilities Teacher Location: Valley Middle School Valley Transitional High SchoolReporting to: PrincipalFTE: 1.0Valley Collaborative is a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education approved public school entity. Valley also provides Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) and Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) programs for Individuals over the age of 18 with special needs. Valley provides a robust pathway for students to continue their careers beyond high school by providing high quality academic therapeutic and vocational services to individuals referred by both local school districts and DDS MCB and MRC. We provide programming so Students and Individuals with special needs can reach their educational and/or occupational goals. By sharing its resources with multiple school districts and social service agencies Valley programs are able to maintain superior quality at reasonable costs to all those it serves while meeting or exceeding state standards.Qualifications:At least 2 years of relevant teaching experience preferredExperience in alternative middle school setting and/or with children who have significant mental health and behavioral challengesEducation: Masters degree preferred bachelors degree requiredMA DESE Teaching License Required MA DESE Moderate Disabilities License preferredOverall Responsibilities:Experience working with students diagnoses with mental health disorders included but not limited to Mood Disorder PTSD RAD Anxiety ADHD specific learning disabilities and behavioral needsAbility to teach grade level content and supervise classroom/behavioral aidesExperience and training in deescalation/physical intervention strategiesConsult with school staff regarding mental health symptoms and the impact on academic functioningWork as part of an interdisciplinary school team to ensure clinical needs of students are metWork with interdisciplinary teams of professionals SLP OT PT and BCBA to develop and implement IEPsImplement behavior support plans as developed in conjunction with the BCBA as well as monitor teacher aides conducting such plansMaintain an organized safe and productive classroom in order for students to make adequate progress Consistent contact with familiesDevelop IEP goals and progress reports that are reflective of students mental health needsHave 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 organizationModel respect honesty consideration responsibility and positive attitude with both peers and students Participate in staff meetings and inservice training as requested Provide transportation for students in Collaborative vehicles when necessary All other duties as assignedOther 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 individuals and staff. Must remain flexible and adaptable in order to meet department needs. 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 effectivelyBenefits: PTO TimeMassachusetts Teachers Retirement System EligibleGIC Insurances403b Vendors Valley Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity EmployerValley 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.
