COME DEMONSTRATE YOUR PASSION FOR CHILD & FAMILY EMPOWERMENT BY JOINING THE WAYSIDE TEAM!

At Wayside, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity- focused community that approaches client care as a matter of social justice. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults, and families each year. Wayside thinks of our employees as whole people and invests in benefits to support employee wellness.

• Tuition, training & student loan reimbursement
• PTO Package: 3 Wellness Days (time off), 9 Paid Holidays, Up to 3 weeks of vacation (in your first year)
• A learning environment - free training institute with thought leaders, CEU trainings & program trainings, etc.
• Financial health supports
• Equity focused medical benefits
• Teamwork atmosphere
• Career development support - a great place to grow your career!!!

JOB POSTING OVERVIEW

Implement curricula according to MA State Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Standards in a Chapter 766 approved school for students in grades 6-12. Responsible for providing challenging, motivating and relevant learning experiences in a 220 day setting. Teach classes by using various methods and materials to suit topic, IEP and/or learning style. Employ differentiated instructional strategies to meet the needs of all students, including integrating technology into lesson planning. Provide a learning environment which is physically safe and intellectually open and in keeping with special education best practices. Model the school’s academic and social expectations. Attend department meetings and relevant school and professional events/meetings as necessary. Maintain first aid, CPR and TCI certification through provided trainings. Responsible for keeping in compliance with program and agency policies, standards and protocols.

Job Description/Tasks

• Teaching: Deliver structured lessons and activities for assigned class period for each group/student in accordance with their current IEP. Provide individualized intervention and accommodation when necessary. Participate in assessment practices in regards to Academy's IAP program. Assist in and/or develop IEPs as appropriate. Participate in teacher and staff meeting.
• Customer Service/ Client Interaction: Establish and maintain open communication with parents and guardians.
• Compliance: Complete all associated documentation regarding student progress and grading. Maintain current licensure in moderate disabilities and curriculum area.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Education : Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree in education preferred.
• Minimum Work Experience: At least 6+ months classroom experience (aide/co-teacher/etc.) preferred.
• Licensure : Moderate Disabilities 5-12 held, possesses or working towards curriculum certification. SPED Waiver explored under extraordinary circumstances .
• Certification: MAP, TCI, CPR, First Aid training upon hire
• Perform Supervisory Duties: No

Competencies/Traits

• Demonstrates ability to work independently (i.e. can self-direct on projects, can propose project solutions in regards to their curriculum area and lesson planning).
• Demonstrates flexibility and creative thinking (i.e. ability to adapt and adjust to changing work situations, recognize and respond quickly when lesson/activity does not go as planned)
• Demonstrates the ability to teach, mentor, and coach others (i.e. able to provide constructive feedback to employees on shift, provide thoughtful and instruction)
• Demonstrates dependability and persistence (i.e. excellent follow through on assigned tasks)

Wayside welcomes equity-minded applicants whose values align with our goal of being a child welfare and behavioral health agency committed to anti-racism, social justice, and advocacy. Successful candidates are asked to be engaged in Wayside’s dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Bilingual/bicultural and LGBTQ+ applicants are encouraged to apply!

Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human services agency dedicated to building Strength, Hope and Resiliency through its family-based outreach services, residential treatment programs, and community-based counseling services to thousands of children, youth and families throughout Eastern and Central Massachusetts.

Wayside is committed to an inclusive, diverse, vibrant workforce that reflects the communities we serve, celebrates the rich diversity of our children, youth, families and employees and believes that by harnessing the power of our collective similarities and differences we can better serve our mission. Therefore, we are dedicated through open communication and ongoing education to increase awareness and pledge to seek out and respect diverse voices in all aspects of our work.