What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Teacher position at HELIX HUMAN SERVICES INC?
The Middle School Teacher at Mill Pond Schools provides comprehensive academic, social, emotional, and behavioral support within a highly structured therapeutic school environment. Collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team, the teacher develops and implements individualized education programs (IEPs) and tailored instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment.
The Mill Pond Schools, with locations in Springfield and the Berkshires, serve students—kindergarten through age 22—who have social-emotional and/or behavioral challenges, a learning disability, or who may have a diagnosis of high-functioning Autism. We are committed to serving the whole child, including the child’s family. Our goal is to assist students in developing the skills necessary to successfully return to a less-restrictive environment, and, ultimately, to their previous school setting.
Schedule
Monday shift, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday - Friday shifts, 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with a current teaching licensure in ELA or Math 5-12.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Requires experience with children with emotional/behavioral challenges.
- Experience working in educational settings with students of varying backgrounds, presentations, and diagnoses preferred.
Competitive Salary/Comprehensive Benefit Package
Helix Human Services is an inclusive organization. LGBTQIA and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply! Helix Human Services is dedicated to providing trauma-informed therapeutic and educational services to diverse children and families, building the foundation for lifelong success at home, school, and the community.
Salary : $55,000 - $75,000