Tuition-Free Teacher Education Fellowship
Advance your career and education with us! The New England Center for Children is seeking to fill a full-time teacher fellow who will work in a K-12 public school district while completing coursework towards a Master’s in Education. This fellowship will provide invaluable field experience in special education. Extensive training provided and previous experience credited!
Fellows will work under the direct supervision of the Partner Program Lead Teacher. The fellow is responsible for supporting students across various settings within the public school. The fellow works directly with students to help them acquire skills and participate successfully across the school day. Gain knowledge and skills by implementing plans and lessons to address students’ clinical, educational, social, vocational, and daily living skills objectives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct instruction for children with autism in both sub-separate and inclusion classrooms
- Paid time each day to complete case management responsibilities, which may include:
- Data summary
- Generating lesson materials
- Modifying curriculum
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to carry out written and verbal instructions
- Supportive of an inclusive culture celebrating the diversity of NECC’s employees, families, and students
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field with a 3.0 GPA preferred
- Interest in working with children or young adults in a special education setting
- Ability to obtain US driver’s license and access to personal vehicle
- Successful completion of NECC required training including CALM safety training to teach de-escalation strategies and procedures to manage challenging behavior in the safest way possible.
About YOU: You are seeking a full-time position in a public school while pursuing continuing education and have a strong interest in working with children and young adults. You have strong interpersonal skills and aspire towards gaining knowledge, an understanding of best practices within the field of education, and the principles of ABA. You want a position with opportunities for advancement.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
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FREE Master’s Degree in Education with a Massachusetts licensure in severe special needs + Autism Specialization
- On-site or virtual master’s program through Simmons University (MSEd Autism Specialization) with tracks to become a licensed with an SEI endorsement.
- Estimated value: $50,000+
- Paid practicum experience with supervision provided
- On-site or virtual master’s program through Simmons University (MSEd Autism Specialization) with tracks to become a licensed with an SEI endorsement.
- This paid salaried position includes a $2,500 sign-on bonus and:
- 35 days PAID vacation per year starting first year
- Comprehensive health / dental / vision benefits
- Retirement / pension plans
- Generous sick time package
- Childcare reimbursement
- Predictable M-F schedule
- Financial assistance for MTEL prep
- Additional miscellaneous benefits