Lead Special Education TeacherBonus: $7500 Melmark OverviewMelmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinicallysophisticated evidencebased special education residential vocational and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders developmental and intellectual disabilities acquired brain injuries medical complexities and other neurological and genetic disorders. Lead Teacher Responsibilities:Join our team as a Lead Special Education Teacher where you will be responsible for providing educational instruction to assigned students in a structured classroom environment designed to promote intellectual emotional and social growth. They will develop teaching plans that are appropriate to the ages and populations served specifically children and adolescents (ages 321 years) with emotional developmental and/or behavioral needs. Supervises ABACs. Lead Special Education Teacher Schedule and Salary InformationMondayFriday 8am4:30pmStarting pay is $72k annually and depends on experience Lead Special Education Teacher RequirementsMinimum of a Masters Degree in Special Education.Special Education certification (Severe DisabilitiesAll Levels) issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). BCBA preferred.A valid US drivers license and a minimum age of twentyone 21 years old.Prefer at least two 2 years experience with specialized populations. Advanced skills in educational and clinical services will be required in this role.Works cooperatively with all members of the multidisciplinary team (Nursing Services Vocational Services Clinical Services Residential Staff Allied Health Services) families and other Lead Special Education Teacher BenefitsWork with a nationally known leader in qualitydriven initiativesGenerous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation Holiday and Sick!Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matchingHealth Dental Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent CareLife AD&D and Disability insuranceTuition ReimbursementStudent Loan Reimbursement starting at $20KProfessional Conference and Research OpportunitiesOnsite CEUs at no cost to employees