Substitute Lead Special Education Teacher

About the role

As a substitute teacher you are responsible for providing educational instruction to assigned students in a structured classroom environment designed to promote intellectual, emotional and social growth. You will develop teaching plans that are appropriate to the ages and populations served, specifically children and adolescents (ages 3-21 years) with emotional, developmental and/or behavioral needs. Supervises Applied Behavior Analysis Clinicians (ABACs).

Responsibilities

• Provide educational instruction to students in a structured classroom environment
• Develop teaching plans tailored to children and adolescents (ages 3-21) with emotional, developmental, and/or behavioral needs
• Supervise Applied Behavior Analysis Clinicians (ABACs)
• Work cooperatively with all members of the multidisciplinary team (Nursing Services, Vocational Services, Clinical Services, Residential Staff, Allied Health Services), families, and other staff

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Master's Degree in Special Education or related field
• Willingness to float every 90 days and at the end of the year
• Working toward a Master's Program in Severe Special Education
• Valid US driver's license and minimum age of 21 years
• At least two (2) years of experience with specialized populations preferred
• Advanced skills in educational and clinical services

Annual salary increases are based on both good job performance and availability of appropriate funding.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

Pay

Pay range: $72,000–$90,000 per year, depending on experience and education

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, and Sick)
• Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan and 403(b) with employer matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement starting at $20,000
• Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
• Onsite Continuing Education Units (CEUs) at no cost to employees