Description:

Galvin Middle School is seeking a skilled and dynamic educator for our Therapeutic program to start immediately. This program serves a cohort of students requiring specialized instruction and social-emotional support in addition to academic programming. The Therapeutic program is also supported by a full complement of staff including School Adjustment Counselors, School Counselors, School Psychologist, nursing staff, BCBA, and educational assistant support.

Job Description 

• Provide specialized academic instruction to students with emotional disabilities 
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, service providers, and paraprofessionals to provide accommodations and modifications to the curriculum as needed 
• Consult with paraprofessionals and teachers regularly to develop/maintain instructional practices and routines that best support students in the classroom setting 
• Create a daily classroom schedule aligned with the schedule of the student’s general education programming Serve as a liaison for students assigned to the therapeutic program 
• Communicate with families in a consistent manner 
• Collect data for behavior intervention plans and IEP goals 
• Collaborate with BCBA, Adjustment Counselor, teachers, and paraprofessionals to create and implement individualized support/intervention plans 
• Create self-regulation and social skills lessons to implement both within and in addition to the classroom setting Support students who are in emotional and behavioral crisis 
• Other duties as assigned by the Special Education Team Chair, Director of Student Services, and the building principal. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's Degree 
• Valid MA licensure in Special Education (moderate, moderate/severe) 
• Experience working with students in a therapeutic, supported setting 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• DESE license or teaching experience in academic content area(s)  
• Masters Degree in a related field
• Knowledge of social emotional learning strategies