Substitute Special Education Teacher #8774
Academic. Therapeutic. Inclusive.
OUR MISSION
The Riverside School mission is to help adolescents coping with mental health challenges feel safe and included as they discover their identity, voice, and community, while pursuing academic achievement.
Exciting opportunity to join Riverside Community Care as a Substitute Special Education Teacher!
The Riverside School aims to provide student-centered educational experiences that foster a culture of mutual respect and appreciation for learning. Our services support opportunities for leadership within the school, home and larger community, allowing youth to develop self-esteem and to graduate within a timeframe commensurate with their peers.
The Riverside School serves students from grades six through twelve and offers a high staff to student ratio in a small group setting, with skilled educational and clinical professionals.
In this important role, the Substitute Special Education Teacher will be responsible for providing gap coverage as needed and working in close collaboration with the team to provide academic curriculum based on individual student IEP requirements and collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of educational and mental health services to students and families.
The Special Education Teacher will work collaboratively with the clinical and educational team and participate in professional development to ensure curriculum and pedagogy reflects current academic standards and best practices.
Schedule:
- Flexible Substitute Hours Available
Salary: $60.00/hour for Master Level with licensure; $50.00/hour for Bachelor's level with licensure
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Why You'll Love Riverside
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Required Skills
- Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Basic computer fluency, including Microsoft Office, required
- Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle required for local travel
Required Experience
- Master’s Degree in Special Education and/or licensure in moderate disabilities required
- Degree and experience must be in compliance with current program needs to meet DESE staffing requirements
The Riverside School (Riverside) does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or homelessness in treatment or employment at Riverside, admission or access to Riverside, or any other aspect of the educational programs and activities that Riverside operates. Riverside is required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Act), and their respective implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Parts 100, 104, 106 and 110, not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin (Title VI); disability (Section 504); sex (Title IX); or age (Age Act). Inquiries concerning the application of each of the aforementioned statutes and their implementing regulations to Riverside may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, at (617) 289-0111 or 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921, or to:
- Section 504 Coordinator(s): Monica Garlick, (781) 320-5383, 270 Bridge Street, Suite 301, Dedham, MA 02026
- Title IX Coordinator(s): Paulo Fulton, (781) 320-5312, 270 Bridge Street, Suite 301, Dedham, MA 02026
- Age Act Coordinator(s): Monica Garlick, (781) 320-5383, 270 Bridge Street, Suite 301, Dedham, MA 02026
