Special Education Teacher
May Institute
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- Pay
- $65K to $94K
- a year
- Location
- Chicopee, MA
- Work style
- On-site
- Posted
- Oct 4
- 15 days ago
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About the company
May Institute
Individual & family services · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Design and implement individualized education plans, mentor teachers and assistants, track student progress using data, apply ABA strategies, and ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards.
What you need
- A Master’s degree is preferred.
- A current or pursuing MA State Teaching License in Moderate or Severe Special Education is required; strong leadership, problem-solving, and ABA knowledge are preferred.
- Education: a postgraduate degree
Key skills
ABA knowledgeStrong leadershipProblem-solvingEmpathyPatience
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Perks
- Tuition Assistance
- paid training
- certifications
- leadership development
- 19 PTO days
- 10 paid holidays
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403B Retirement Plan
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Lead Special Education Teacher –
May Center School for
Autism and Developmental Disabilities in
Chicopee
,
M
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Do your colleagues drop everything to support you? In our ABA-focused schools,
that’s
the norm. Are you tired of budgeting to pay for your classroom needs out of pocket?
We’ve
got you covered (within reason).
Lead, inspire, and transform the lives of children and adolescents with Autism and developmental disabilities. As a
Special Education Teacher
,
you’ll
drive educational success, mentor staff, and implement
cutting-edge
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
strategies to create a meaningful impact.
Your Impact:
• Design and implement
individualized education plans (IEPs)
that promote academic,
social, vocational, and self-care skills.
•
Mentor and guide
teachers and teacher assistants, creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
•
Use data-driven decision-making
to track student progress and refine strategies for maximum success.
•
Stay at the forefront of ABA innovations,
incorporating the latest research and best practices into instruction.
• Ensure
compliance with all ethical and legal standards
in special education and behavior management.
What You Need:
•
Education:
Master’s degree preferred.
•
Licensure:
Current or pursuing MA State Teaching License in Moderate or Severe Special Education.
•
Skills:
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and ABA knowledge preferred.
•
Qualities:
Empathy, patience, and a passion for making a difference.
Why Join Us?
•
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
to welcome you to the team.
•
Earn your
Master’s
through our partnerships with local universities, where
you’ll
study alongside fellow May employees.
•
Stay licensed without the hassle—
we’ll
cover costs, and you
won’t
have to take time off to meet licensure requirements.
•
Tuition Assistance
with up to full coverage for a Master’s in Severe Special Education, plus
MTEL prep support.
•
Advance your career
with paid training, certifications, and leadership development.
•
Enjoy work-life balance
with
19 PTO days, 10 paid holidays, and a floating birthday holiday.
•
Comprehensive Benefits
including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
•
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
for confidential support when you need it.
•
403B Retirement Plan
with employer match to help you plan for the future.
Compensation
We recognize and reward your expertise: $65,000-$94,000
Take your career to the next level—apply today and claim your
$5,000
sign-on bonus!