Special Education Case Manager/Mentor Teacher - Middle School

Milestones Day School and Transitions Program is a year-round private special education school located in Waltham, MA and works with students with autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, and a variety of attention and/or psychiatric challenges. We service students ranging in age from elementary grades through post high school, and our staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to support students in particular grade cohorts. We are currently recruiting for a Case Manager/Mentor Teacher to join our Middle School team for the upcoming 2026-2027 School Year. **Active Massachusetts Licensure Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8 or 5-12) OR Severe Disabilities - All, is REQUIRED** Job Summary: - Manage a caseload of students, communicate with families as needed, and support students in having successful outcomes. - To provide guidance and support and to role model appropriate teaching practices for teaching team. - This role is highly visible and the Case Manager is responsible for being an effective leader and mentor at Milestones. Detailed Responsibilities: 1. Lesson Plans/Teaching Support -Role model best teaching practices for other teachers and provide differentiated instruction to students. -Teach lessons in licensed areas as assigned -Observe and develop relationships with teachers, offering general suggestions, reviewing IEPS and lesson plans -In conjunction with Principal, meet with teachers to outline together the teachers’ goals for the year, including professional development, previous reviews, and Milestones’ goal for the year -Review all unit plans and weekly lesson plans prior to execution (as required by Principal) -Meet with teaching teams at least once per week to provide feedback, reflection, support, and collaboration -Regular classroom presence with the goal of providing instruction, training, and modeling teaching strategies. 2. Liaison Role for Students and Their Teams -Regular communication with classroom and therapeutic staff to coordinate appropriate programming/plans for each assigned student -Provide direct support to students (i.e. previewing, processing, de-escalating, reviewing progress) to best support their instruction and student engagement. -Maintain confidentiality 3. IEPs -Assure that the sections for Student Strengths, Current Performance, and Goals/Benchmarks are written for students’ IEPs. -Review the PLEP A & B to determine if the student needs additional items listed or to take away items that are not relevant -Specific responsibilities with regard to writing IEPs are determined by Principal 4. Case Management -Speak with parent(s) by phone at least once per week; and document these phone calls along with the student’s week in a written email once per week (cc family, entire team, and Principal) -Talk with team members regularly to maintain a broad understanding of how the student is doing and communicate this to parents -Contact student’s family by phone any time there is a problem during the day; communicate the outcome of the conversation with the team -Assure that students corrected work samples are sent home each week -Share with team and Principal when parents provide concerns or positive feedback 5. Special Academic Events Involving Families -Coordinate with leadership staff to help plan these events and act as an ambassador from Milestones to promote customer service Requirements: Active Massachusetts Licensure Moderate Disabilities (pk-8) or (5-12) OR Severe Disabilities - All, is REQUIRED Bachelors Degree Required, Masters strongly preferred. Teaching experience encompassing education and/or human services is required. Mentor, Academic Coaching of peers, and/or Leadership experience preferred. MILESTONES PROVIDES EXCELLENT BENEFITS, INCLUDING: -Competitive salary -6 weeks of paid Vacation, 8 Sick days, and 2 Personal days in addition to scheduled holidays. Earn 1 additional Vacation day after 1 year of service and up to 2 additional days for every year of service thereafter. -Medical Insurance including Fitness Center Reimbursement and Annual Physical Exam Bonus -Dental Insurance & Vision Plan -Onsite Workout Facility -401K Plan, Long-Term Disability, and Life insurance -Paid Parental Leave and Pre-tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account -Community Service Opportunities -Half-day Summer Fridays -We supply all materials (no out-of-pocket expenses!) -Employer sponsored conference and workshop attendance for professional development -Supportive and collaborative co-workers ***Please attach an Up-To-Date Resume and Cover Letter for consideration*** Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Experience: Teaching: 3 years (Preferred) License/Certification: Teaching Certification (Required) Ability to Commute: Waltham, MA 02451 (Required) Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000