Special Education Teacher

Position Details

Aveanna Education Services is seeking Certified Special Education Teachers in Housatonic, Massuchusetts (Pittsfield Metro Area).

The open positions are in a public school for students grades K-12 with autism, developmental disabilities, and communication disorders.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and implement lesson plans and modify instruction to meet the individual needs of students
• Provide behavioral management
• Monitor, evaluate and report on students' progress
• Attend and participate in meetings

Requirements

• Special Education Degree: A Bachelor's of Science in Education with an emphasis in teaching students with special needs is recommended.
• Required Tests and Endorsements: Valid state-issued teacher certification with special education endorsement is required.
• Academic Verification: Provide proof of completing an accredited educator preparation program.
• PREFERRED: Experience working with students with a wide range of disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Demands

• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
• Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance

Environment

• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions.
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Vaccination Requirements

• As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action

• Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
• In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Why work for Aveanna?

• Thorough training
• Flexible schedules
• Electronic charting
• Access to a clinical supervisor 24/7
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities
• Weekly pay via multiple payment options

Pay

$40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Schedule

7:30am to 3:30pm