Special Education Teacher - Berkshire Meadows School - Housatonic, MA

Position Overview

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.

The Special Education teacher will create and maintain a superior academic environment by developing and implementing a classroom structure consistent with the needs of each student and the classroom in its entirety.

• Location: Berkshire Meadows School JRI - Housatonic, MA

• Service Settings: School-based services

• Schedule: 7:30am to 3:30pm

• Grades: K-12

• Caseload: Within agency guidelines, includes travel time

• HR/Clearance Requirements:

  • TB Test

  • PA State Police Clearance (Act 34)

  • FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114)

  • Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)

  • Mandated Reporter Training

Some responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing lesson plans
• Meet and instruct classes
• Write and implement IEPs
• Initiate student evaluations and document progress
• Create an instructional environment for appropriate development of students
• Collaborate effectively with related-services staff to address the students’ needs

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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.