Associate Teacher – Special Education (Pathway to Licensure)

The Wediko School a residential therapeutic program in Windsor NH is seeking a dedicated Associate Teacher. This role is perfect for someone who is working toward a special education license or is eligible under a NH Site-Based Plan or NH Teacher Apprenticeship Program. A mentor will be assigned to support your growth. Our location in Windsor NH (near Hillsborough NH)also is nearby the towns of Antrim Washington Henniker Keene and do a mix of teaching paraprofessional duties and professional development. This is a full-time role with strong potential to grow into a fully licensed special education teacher. Staff housing is Youll Be Making a DifferenceAssist special education teachers with classroom instruction behavior support and lesson classroom sessions as a lead teacherSupport therapeutic milieu: routines transitions meals collaboratively with clinical and school staffParticipate in ongoing professional mentorship safe transportation for students as needed (if applicable).Academic and Therapeutic MilieuProvide leadership for an on-going academic and therapeutic in the daily management of the therapeutic and academic milieu by ensuring adherence to safety rehabilitative assistance for students who require social and/or behavioral support during the school day and behavior/crisis management as teachers to closely monitor learning progress and maintain records of students performanceAssist teachers and program coordinators to manage student behavior within school and classroom structuresWork with teachers and school administrators to implement specific behavior intervention modeling and direct feedback provide a nurturing safe and consistent environment for students in dorm and classroom modeling and direct feedback provide consistent dorm structures in morning wake up breakfast and lunchtime routinesSupport learning environments where standards for classroom behavior are clear and consistentEstablish and maintain a classroom environment which meet student academic developmental and functional the completion of all necessary documentation including but not limited to: logs incident reports Sparkling Moment Reports food and function requests and damage all applicable school meetings and appropriate attempts to provide all students with equal opportunities to learnEstablish and model appropriate working relationships and boundaries with studentsClassroom Competency:Plan and lead classroom and tutorial instruction for up to two classes to be determined through Site Based an environment where standards for classroom behavior are clear and consistentEstablish consistent routines for managing all parts of students independent and group workMake appropriate attempts to provide all students with opportunities to learn from a strength-based approachMaintain high expectations for student learningEstablish and model positive/appropriate working relationships with studentsUtilize classroom management programs such as Google Classroom and Edgenuity to connect students with 21st century learning technology into appropriate aspects of the students academic programWhat The Home Can Offer YouCompetitive salary commensurate with experience and licensure statusMedical dental and vision insuranceRetirement plan optionsPaid time off (vacation sick leave)Paid holidaysTuition ReimbursementStaff housing availableOpportunities for career advancement and support toward full licensureSupport/ProfessionalismMeet with assigned mentors as outlined in Apprenticeship and/or Site-Based Plan progress towards special education teacher licensure as outlined in Site-Based paperwork consistently professionally and in a timely safe transportation for engage in appropriately to supervisory requests and expectations for performance of job-related and help members of school and dorm open and responsive to professional working relationships with co-workers and degree in Education Human Services or a related field for NH Special Education Statement of Eligibility or accepted into NH Apprenticeship or Site-Based interpersonal communication and teamwork to work in a therapeutic / residential drivers license and clean driving record Join The Home for Little Wanderers/Wediko School:Strong mentorship & hands-on campus setting in mission-driven opportunity to move from associate/paraprofessional to licensed special education option reduces cost of living DiversityWe are committed to excellence in diversity equity and inclusion while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children families and communities. Moreover diversity equity inclusion and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent positive change.

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