Special Education Teacher, Pediatric Center in Groton - $5,000 Sign on Bonus
Seven Hills Foundation
Full-time
On-site
Massachusetts, United States
At Seven Hills Foundation, we are committed to empowering individuals to achieve their highest potential for independence and well-being. Joining our team means contributing to a mission-driven organization where your expertise makes a lasting impact on the lives of others.
Seven Hills Pediatric Center offers professionals a unique opportunity to practice in a highly specialized skilled nursing community for children and young adults with profound developmental disabilities. Our dedicated and compassionate team delivers coordinated long-term care, short-term respite, and post-hospitalization services. Here, you’ll collaborate with experienced colleagues, expand your skills, and be part of a workplace where the work you do every day truly changes lives.
We are currently looking for a Special Education Teacher who will be responsible for providing special education to students with severe or intensive special needs in a nurturing and structured classroom environment.
As a Special Education Teacher, you will design and implement individualized educational plans, lead classroom staff, and collaborate with nurses, social workers, and families to support each student’s learning and care needs. You’ll manage the overall classroom environment while ensuring educational, medical, and personal care goals are met, making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with special needs.
Responsibilities include:
Curriculum Development and Implementation: Design and deliver individualized curriculum for students with severe or intensive special needs, using ongoing assessments to monitor progress and adjust teaching strategies to best support each student’s growth.
Classroom and Schedule Management: Oversee daily classroom operations by managing schedules, supervising staff, and coordinating with ancillary professionals to ensure students’ educational, personal care, and medical needs are fully supported.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with nursing staff, social workers, families, and team members through regular communication and active participation in meetings to ensure coordinated support and student success.
Other responsibilities include student supervision and support, documentation and reporting, and staff training and development.
Qualifications:
Massachusetts certification (or provisional) in Severe/Intensive Special Needs, or eligible to transfer certification from another state
Related field certification with active enrollment in a Severe/Intensive Special Needs program
Experience working with students with severe/intensive special needs in school or clinical settings (preferred)
Knowledge of IEP/ISP development, educational strategies, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Ability to perform physical management tasks, including lifting and positioning students
Strong communication skills and effective teamwork with diverse professionals
Pay: $28.33/hr with $5,000 Sign on Bonus
Why Seven Hills Pediatric Center?
Surrounded by six acres of land in historic Groton, Massachusetts, Seven Hills Pediatric Center has integrated state-of-the-art medical technology into a beautiful home-like setting complete with large, brightly colored living rooms and physical and occupational therapy treatment rooms. The philosophy of person-centered living is driven by the parent-centered team approach that is our hallmark.
Our fantastic benefits include:
Support for your future: Take advantage of tuition discounts, tuition reimbursement, and career development opportunities.
Time for what matters: Enjoy three weeks of vacation time and generous benefits to support a healthy work-life balance.
A mission-driven workplace: Join a team of dedicated professionals who believe in diversity, inclusion, and meaningful impact.
Job stability with heart: As essential workers, our team members are always valued and supported.
If you're passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a meaningful mission, we want to hear from you! Join us for a rewarding career where you can thrive, grow and help us create lasting impact.
Seven Hills Pediatric Center offers professionals a unique opportunity to practice in a highly specialized skilled nursing community for children and young adults with profound developmental disabilities. Our dedicated and compassionate team delivers coordinated long-term care, short-term respite, and post-hospitalization services. Here, you’ll collaborate with experienced colleagues, expand your skills, and be part of a workplace where the work you do every day truly changes lives.
We are currently looking for a Special Education Teacher who will be responsible for providing special education to students with severe or intensive special needs in a nurturing and structured classroom environment.
As a Special Education Teacher, you will design and implement individualized educational plans, lead classroom staff, and collaborate with nurses, social workers, and families to support each student’s learning and care needs. You’ll manage the overall classroom environment while ensuring educational, medical, and personal care goals are met, making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with special needs.
Responsibilities include:
Curriculum Development and Implementation: Design and deliver individualized curriculum for students with severe or intensive special needs, using ongoing assessments to monitor progress and adjust teaching strategies to best support each student’s growth.
Classroom and Schedule Management: Oversee daily classroom operations by managing schedules, supervising staff, and coordinating with ancillary professionals to ensure students’ educational, personal care, and medical needs are fully supported.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with nursing staff, social workers, families, and team members through regular communication and active participation in meetings to ensure coordinated support and student success.
Other responsibilities include student supervision and support, documentation and reporting, and staff training and development.
Qualifications:
Massachusetts certification (or provisional) in Severe/Intensive Special Needs, or eligible to transfer certification from another state
Related field certification with active enrollment in a Severe/Intensive Special Needs program
Experience working with students with severe/intensive special needs in school or clinical settings (preferred)
Knowledge of IEP/ISP development, educational strategies, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Ability to perform physical management tasks, including lifting and positioning students
Strong communication skills and effective teamwork with diverse professionals
Pay: $28.33/hr with $5,000 Sign on Bonus
Why Seven Hills Pediatric Center?
Surrounded by six acres of land in historic Groton, Massachusetts, Seven Hills Pediatric Center has integrated state-of-the-art medical technology into a beautiful home-like setting complete with large, brightly colored living rooms and physical and occupational therapy treatment rooms. The philosophy of person-centered living is driven by the parent-centered team approach that is our hallmark.
Our fantastic benefits include:
Support for your future: Take advantage of tuition discounts, tuition reimbursement, and career development opportunities.
Time for what matters: Enjoy three weeks of vacation time and generous benefits to support a healthy work-life balance.
A mission-driven workplace: Join a team of dedicated professionals who believe in diversity, inclusion, and meaningful impact.
Job stability with heart: As essential workers, our team members are always valued and supported.
If you're passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a meaningful mission, we want to hear from you! Join us for a rewarding career where you can thrive, grow and help us create lasting impact.