Why Join Aveanna Education Services? Want to make a difference? So do we! We believe that everyone is capable of growth and development, and if people are not growing and developing, it’s because they haven’t been given the proper support (yet). That’s where we come in! We are here to help each person with whom we work grow, develop, and become a little bit better today than they were yesterday. Apply your skills as a Special Education Teacher in a school setting and begin making a difference in the lives of students with special needs.
Position Overview
Aveanna Education Services has openings for Long Term Certified Special Education Teachers. The open positions are in a public school for students ages 2 – 15 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. 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, and 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
Bachelor's degree and at least 3 months of related teaching experience (i.e. student teaching, internships, etc.)
Valid state special education certificate
Preferred experience working with students with a wide range of disabilities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
To work as a special education teacher in the state of Massachusetts, you need to meet the following 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: You must pass several tests to gain Special Education credentials.
- Background Checks: Comprehensive background checks , including fingerprinting, are required for student safety.
- Academic Verification: Provide proof of completing an accredited educator preparation program.
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.
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.
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