Job Description:
Wellspring has an opening for a full-time, 40 hour per week Special Education Teacher to serve a dual role on our adolescent campus.

This role would encompass part time as a Vocational Coordinator for the Arch Bridge School as well as proctor and provide academic support for our new Adolescent Intensive Program.

The Arch Bridge School (ABS) offers core academics and college preparatory courses, allowing students to meet their unique academic objectives while in Residential Treatment or in our Therapeutic Day School. Our Adolescent Intensive Program (AIP) will provide more focused clinical work while students are able to continue their education through an online learning platform.

ABS Vocational Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Network with on campus partners, community organizations, and businesses to provide vocational experiences for students.
• Work with students and families to identify areas of growth and interests to support them in a placement (regular updates, scheduled meetings, site visits, etc.).
• Work with the educational team to identify eligible students, develop schedules, monitor progress, and provide team support to selected students.
• Be willing to develop the materials and initial assessments for students.
• Transport students to and from their experiences as needed.

AIP Mentor Responsibilities:

• Support students in a classroom, after typical school hours, with both academic questions and help with time management.
• Provide support with other possible executive function needs.
• Document student progress daily and report out to families and team members on a regular basis.
• Train and support the online academic program.
• Meet regularly with the Director of Education to review student cases.

Requirements

• Teaching Certification
• Experience with emotional disabilities and learning differences and a therapeutic school environment (preferred).
• Eligibility for the DMV's A Endorsement to drive students to and from activities.
• A strong commitment to teaching.
• The ability to work hard individually and as part of a team.
• An interest in developing new skills, or enhancing existing ones, while working with students with challenging educational and behavioral/emotional scenarios.

Pay: $68,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Special education: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Connecticut Comprehensive Special Education Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bethlehem, CT 06751 (Required)

Please visit our website http://www.wellspring.org for more information about the Arch Bridge School, Wellspring, and the application process.
Wellspring and The Arch Bridge School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.