Special Education Teacher

May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Western MA has an opening at our Chicopee campus for Special Education Teacher to work in a classroom setting providing educational services to children and adolescents with autism or other developmental disabilities. Responsibilities: -Deliver student individualized and group instruction and other educational objectives -Train staff on implementing student programming -Help design individualized curriculum and write IEPs -Collect and evaluate data -Write and review student progress reports -Implement comprehensive behavior support plans -Provide case management and home consultation -Deliver individualized and group instruction and other educational objectives -Prepare and complete MCAS and MCAS Alternative portfolio -Manage behavioral crisis -Provide transportation of students within he community as needed Qualifications: -Master’s degree preferred; bachelor’s degree required -Massachusetts certification in moderate or severe special education preferred; Applicants currently enrolled in a teacher special education licensure program working towards moderate or severe special education licensure will be considered -Experience in ABA and working with students with Autism and other developmental disabilities required -Strong organizational and communication skills -Availability to work year-round Monday through Friday -Valid Driver’s License Come be part of our dynamic team! We value small class sizes usually consisting of six students with a 1:1 student to staff ratio. As the classroom's special education teacher, you will have the opportunity to teach alongside a well-trained team while having access to support and resources to develop your professional growth.   We provide full-day, year-round educational and vocational services for children and adolescents from preschool to age 22, using proven methods of treatment and teaching based on the latest clinical and applied research.   For six decades, May Institute has set the national standard for providing comprehensive, research-based services to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, brain injury and mental illness.   May Institute blends science with service to help make progress possible for thousands of children, adults, and families each year.   Join us in our mission to promote independence, choice, dignity and respect for those we serve.