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Worcester, MA - USA

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What is Summit Academy Summit Academy is a small private and therapeutic special education day school off of Salisbury Street in Worcester MA. We currently have a total of 30 students in our school ranging from 4th grade to 12th grade. Our student population has diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as other related diagnoses. Here at Summit Academy we use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies and techniques under the supervision of our Special Education Director and our BoardCertified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). These strategies assist our students in accessing the curriculum following school rules and directions decreasing challenging behaviors learning different ways to cope with difficult situations and engage with peers and staff using appropriate social skills. Who are we looking for We are looking for an energetic and dedicated high school science teacher to join our Summit family! This science teacher will be one of four high school teachers as the students rotate through their four main academic blocks each day (ELA history math and science). The high school teachers at Summit Academy as well as their students benefit from having incredibly small class sizes (no more than 6 students per class) and significant time for individual learning. Our population of students requires instruction in social interactions throughout their day as well therefore the high school teachers all assist in facilitating appropriate interactions within their classrooms. Support and guidance for this teacher will be provided by the other three classroom teachers in the high school as well as school administration. Our School Year Our school year is 198 days (early August through late June) and we offer an optional summer program in July. Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in Education Masters preferred Ability to be licensed with a Massachusetts Certification in Moderate or Severe Special Needs at the grade level you are teaching (812) At least 1 year of experience in special education education and/or early childhood development Knowledge of and experience with Applied Behavior Analysis preferred Experience teaching high school science preferred Knowledge of IEP goal setting process preferred

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