Severe Disabilities Teacher Elementary School
Severe Disabilities Teacher Elementary School
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10-04-2025
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Severe Disabilities Teacher: 7.5 hours per day 5 days a weekLocations: Tyngsborough MA Reporting to: School Principal Grades ElementaryValley Collaborative is a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education approved public school entity. We provide high quality academic therapeutic and vocational services to individuals referred by local school districts and social service agencies. We also provide ongoing professional development and training experiences for educators and educational agencies. Recognizing that the educational environment rapidly changes Valley Collaborative creates adapts and provides flexible programming to address evolving needs. We provide an environment within which students and others can maximize educational and/or occupational skills. By sharing its resources with multiple school districts and social service agencies its programs maintain superior quality and reasonable costs to those it serves by meeting or exceeding state standards and achieving economies of scale.Requirements:Experience working with students diagnoses with mental health disorders included but not limited to Mood Disorder PTSD RAD Anxiety ADHD; Experience working with students specific learning disabilities and behavioral needs; Experience and training in deescalation/physical intervention strategies;Consult with school staff regarding mental health symptoms and the impact on academic functioning;Work as part of an interdisciplinary school team to ensure clinical needs of students are met;Work with SLP OT PT and BCBA to develop and implement IEPs; Implement behavior support plans as developed in conjunction with the BCBA as well as monitor teacher aides conducting such plans; Maintain an organized safe and productive classroom in order for students to make adequate progress Consistent contact with families;Trauma informed care training essential;Supervising classroom and behavioral aides;Develop IEP goals and progress reports that are reflective of students mental health needs. Have 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 organization. Model 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 assigned Qualifications:Bachelors degree required Masters degree preferredDESE certification in Severe Moderate Disabilities preferredPhysical 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.Repetitive wrist/arm movements when on vocational site.Manual and finger dexterity and motor coordination are necessary when on vocational site.Able to reach and operate equipment and systems safely and effectively.Other 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 students clients and staff. Must remain flexible and adaptable in order to meet department needs.Benefits:10 sick 2 personal days (prorated)Teacher retirement; 403B; Tuition assistance;Health and dental insurance;Life/ADD insurance.Due to the high volume of response please do not call to confirm receipt of your resume Valley Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Valley 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.
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