Special Education Teacher

Overview

Location: Greenfield, NH

Are you an energetic and certified Special Education Teacher looking to make a real impact? Join our team and help shape the future of students with diverse needs.

Position Overview: As a Special Education Teacher at Crotched Mountain School, you’ll be responsible for delivering engaging academic and life skills instruction tailored to individual student needs. You’ll create a dynamic classroom environment, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).

About Crotched Mountain School:

Crotched Mountain School (CMS), a program of Seven Hills New Hampshire, hosts innovative special education, recreation, arts, music, and vocational programming for students, aged 5-21, who are on the autism spectrum, and/or have disabilities and other challenges that are better supported in an alternative, least-restrictive environment to their local public school system. Students have the option to live year-round in the appointed residences on the sprawling campus located in Greenfield, New Hampshire. Situated on thousands of acres of preserved habitat, CMS offers a therapeutic environment in which students are encouraged to explore and thrive.

Crotched Mountain School & Village Offers Exceptional Benefits for Teachers:

• Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
• Continuing Education: Free CE events, and professional education level salary increases
• Insurance & Retirement: Medical, dental, vision, and 403b retirement plan with 25%-33% match (based on tenure)
• Assistance Programs: Employee assistance, education assistance (including tuition and student loan support)
• Work-Life Balance: No weekends, flexible schedule
• Time Off: 8 weeks paid time off, including 11 paid holidays, plus 10 paid sick days, and 3 paid personal days annually
• Loan Forgiveness: Eligible employer under Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Professional Growth: Unique skill-building and resume enhancement in a specialized program
• Exceptional Environment: Supportive clinical team and scenic outdoor setting with hiking, lakefront access, and nearby skiing

Responsibilities

• Utilize effective teaching methodologies like Applied Behavior Analysis or Collaborative Problem Solving.
• Design and deliver customized lesson plans for individual and group learning.
• Maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment.
• Monitor student progress through assessments and detailed reporting.
• Work closely with other professionals and communicate with parents to support student development.
• Manage and support classroom staff and participate in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• New Hampshire Special Education Teacher Certification required.
• Experience with students with disabilities and in assessment/report writing preferred.
• Strong commitment to professional growth and adhering to policies.

Why Join Us?

• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Be part of a supportive team committed to making a difference.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Exceptional benefits package.

Apply today and help us make a lasting impact on the lives of our students!

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