OUR COMPANY:
Join an organization that is making a tangible, real-world difference in the lives of children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. We empower each child on their unique and personal journeys with autism through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy.
We believe that every child in need should have access to effective, affordable, and compassionate ABA services that help them live more independent and fulfilling lives.
We empower parents, connect families with well-trained and highly-qualified mental health professionals, and spread awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to strengthen our communities.
SCHEDULE:
- Type: On-site (remote work unavailable)
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM– 3:30 PM ET or 7:30 AM ET – 2:30 PM ET
- Location: Leominister, MA
RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS:
- Assist with training and hiring of new staff into a program.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Management of Special Education programs and facilitate communications between staff, parents, and outside agencies.
- Anticipates student needs for programming and coordinates program impact on budgets.
- Ensures compliance with NH regulations pertaining to children with disabilities.
- Demonstrates appropriate ethical and legal behavior expected by the school profession.
- Informs administration and education team of program recommendations; assists and coordinates ESY programs.
- Collaborates with principal and education personnel in organizing and coordinating grade level and departmental meetings.
- Assists in the screening, hiring, training, and assigning of special education personnel.
- Acts as a resource and provides oversight for education personnel.
- Collaborates with building principals to review and evaluate the teaching staff to improve individual staff competencies.
- Directs and provides oversight/edits to special education documents prepared by education personnel.
- Assists in preparing annual special education budget.
- Plans in-service programs for general regular and special education teachers.
- Performs such other duties as the principal may assign.
- Maintains state certification through approved professional development activities.
KEY SKILLS & BEHAVIORS:
- Ability to handle multiple projects at one time and work with remote and in person team members efficiently
- Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written skills and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups
- Strong decision-making skills
- Must be able to work effectively with patients and families of all ages and cultural backgrounds
- Ability to maintain customer service orientation and professionalism in all interactions
- Adaptability to changing situations in a calm and professional manner
- Ability to handle confidential information (HIPPA compliant)
- Proven to thrive in administrative environments
- Positive and encouraging in disposition
- Ability to maintain organization standards in a high paced environment
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 2 years working in an office-based setting
- Previous experience in an Clinical/SPED related position preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and related computer software
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Master's Degree in Special Education
- MA Certification Special Education Administration. (Endorsement 0006)
- Experience in fields of Special Education Administration, Elementary Education
- Minimum 5 years of successful teaching experience at the elementary level
SALARY & BENEFITS:
Pay:
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance