Description

Job description:

At the Cardinal Cushing Centers, we support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing possibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Our programs for students, adults and community members include education, employment training, transition services, residential care, therapeutic and recreational services

Hours of Work: 37.5, Monday – Friday following School Calendar

5k sign on bonus eligible!

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree
Massachusetts Special Education Certification required – ***Moderate (K-8), (5-12) or Severe All Levels or **Early childhood/elementary
Experience with students with autism spectrum disorder
Experience with dual-diagnosis population
Valid driver’s license
Qualifications may be substituted upon review of the candidates by the President/CEO

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Plans, prepares and teaches lessons and activities in accordance with goals and objectives outlined in Individual Educational Plan (IEP)/Service Plan
Manages the performance of assistants assigned to the classroom
Implements group and individual behavior plans. Requests appropriate assistance when necessary
Implements recommended therapeutic programs
Is responsible for classroom supervision at all times
Works cooperatively with other specialists/teachers to develop curriculum for the improvement of departmentalized educational instruction
Completes educational forms and reports as directed by the school, local educational agency or Department of Education and attends meetings, completing all required courses as mandated by DESE, DEEC and DCF.
Attends all faculty meetings/in-services as scheduled
Assumes lunchroom, recreation and cab duty supervision as scheduled
Works with students on ADL (Activities of Daily Living) skills to include hygiene, toileting skills, domestic skills, community skills, social behavioral and recreational skills and money management
Intervenes physically in behaviorally aggressive situations as trained
Familiar with ABA teaching model and PBIS
Planning and implementation of discrete trial programming
Meet regularly with the Program BCBA and other internal TEAM members regarding issues and concerns around student needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
 
Work Location: In person