Special Education Classroom Teacher – Bonus Eligible Up to $10,000

About the role

The Wediko School is a private, residential therapeutic school located in Hillsborough, NH. We are seeking a Classroom Teacher to join our collaborative team. This is more than a teaching job—it's a chance to be part of a mission-driven team committed to individualized learning, trauma-informed care, and whole-child development in a non-public school setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and plan classroom instruction aligned with student IEPs and individualized learning plans
• Maintain clear expectations for behavior and academic engagement in alignment with therapeutic education principles
• Foster an inclusive, trauma-informed, and supportive classroom environment
• Integrate technology into instruction and assessment
• Provide meaningful, timely feedback to students and families
• Track and report on student progress using the school’s online portal
• Submit student portfolios and unit plans in line with school timelines
• Collaborate with a team of educators, clinicians, and residential counselors to create an environment where students feel seen, supported, and empowered
• Support and supervise Assistant Teachers and contribute to professional growth through classroom leadership
• Participate in weekly team meetings, providing insights and strategies for student support
• Collaborate with residential staff to ensure consistency between classroom and dorm life
• Support student transitions, daily routines, and meal-time structures to reinforce positive behaviors across environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with NH licensure in Special Education or eligibility to obtain a Statement of Eligibility (SOE)
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Satisfactory completion of CPI Training required
• PREFERRED: Preferred driving record that allows for the transportation of students in Wediko vehicles

Benefits

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• and more!