RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a High School Math Teacher in Lancaster, MA!

Who we seek:
The Don Watson Academy at RFK Community Alliance is a state-approved special education day school that serves students 8-18 years of age with social emotional disabilities. The Math Teacher contributes to the application of functional and academic education as a key member of the educational team within a therapeutic milieu. The Math Teacher will develop and oversee progress on content and skill-based goals and evaluate and articulate progress collaboratively with the team according to treatment planning and students’ Individualized Education Programs.

Who you are:
The Math Teacher is vital in the creation of a differentiated curriculum, instruction of content, and, most importantly, supporting students’ ability to access the academic program. You will also implement grade-level curricula to meet academic standards based on the Mass. Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Curriculum. Requires ability to recognize the unique qualities of each student and incorporate them into appropriate lessons and/or projects.

Responsibilities:

• Operate a classroom that meets the students’ needs for safety, educational growth, and social/emotional development.
• Evaluates students’ specific educational needs in the area of Mathematics and develops educational plans and programs to meet those needs.
• Produces an educational assessment in the area of Mathematics on each student.
• Assist in development of Individual Education Program goals with Lead Teacher for the area of Mathematics, as needed.
• Provide classroom instruction necessary in order to help each student meet any Mathematics goals established in their Individualized Education Program as well as curriculum goals for RFK Community Alliance and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Participate in TEAM, Treatment Team, and Medication Review Meetings that involve any of their classroom students, as needed.
• Follow and actively participate in the implementation of the Behavior Management System.
• Supervise and develop a team atmosphere with the teacher’s assistant
• Attend and actively participate in Staff meetings and Professional Development Days.
• Actively participate in teacher team meeting and implement goals of the team.
• Act as a positive adult role model with students and a positive team member with all RFK staff and outside collaterals.
• Assumes other responsibilities necessary to ensure program safety and continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
• MA teaching certification in Mathematics or Moderate Disabilities
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license

Shift

• 40 hours per week: Monday – Friday, days; 12-month benefited position

Who we are
RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages from infants to seniors.

We are team players when it comes to care. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strengths, determination, and resilience.

How we promote equity, cultivate leaders, and grow together
At RFK Community Alliance we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident, it’s by design. Together we’re the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we’re committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we’re creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we’re here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.

Why you’ll love us

We offer amazing benefits, including:

- Health Insurance

- Dental Insurance

- Vision Insurance

- Generous paid time off

- Holiday Pay

- Educational Assistance

- Employer paid life insurance

- Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability

- Retirement Plan with generous employer match

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

$2,500 Sign-On Incentive!
This position is eligible for the RFK Community Alliance Sign-On Incentive in the amount of $2,500 in your first year of employment. You will receive $500 after 3 months; $500 after 6 months; $1,500 after 12 months.

If you think this may be the right fit for you – It’s time to take action and apply!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person