Associate Teacher - Special Education (Pathway To Licensure)

Job Summary

The Wediko School, a residential therapeutic program in Windsor, NH, is seeking a dedicated Associate Teacher. This role is perfect for someone who is working toward a special education license or is eligible under a NH Site-Based Plan or NH Teacher Apprenticeship Program. A mentor will be assigned to support your growth. Our location in Windsor, NH (near Hillsborough, NH)

also is nearby the towns of Antrim, Washington, Henniker, Keene and Concord.

You'll do a mix of teaching, paraprofessional duties, and professional development. This is a full-time role with strong potential to grow into a fully licensed special education teacher. Staff housing is available.

How You'll Be Making a Difference

• Assist special education teachers with classroom instruction, behavior support, and lesson delivery.
• Lead classroom sessions as a lead teacher
• Support therapeutic milieu: routines, transitions, meals, etc.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and school staff
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Regular mentorship meetings.
• Provide safe transportation for students as needed (if applicable).

Academic and Therapeutic Milieu

• Provide leadership for an on-going academic and therapeutic milieu.
• Assist in the daily management of the therapeutic and academic milieu by ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Provide rehabilitative assistance for students who require social and/or behavioral support during the school day and behavior/crisis management as needed.
• Assist teachers to closely monitor learning progress and maintain records of students' performance
• Assist teachers and program coordinators to manage student behavior within school and classroom structures
• Work with teachers and school administrators to implement specific behavior intervention plans.
• Through modeling and direct feedback, provide a nurturing, safe, and consistent environment for students in dorm and classroom setting.
• Through modeling and direct feedback, provide consistent dorm structures in morning wake up, breakfast, and lunchtime routines
• Support learning environments where standards for classroom behavior are clear and consistent
• Establish and maintain a classroom environment which meet student academic, developmental, and functional needs.
• Facilitate the completion of all necessary documentation including but not limited to: logs, incident reports, Sparkling Moment Reports, food and function requests, and damage assessments.
• Attend all applicable school meetings and supervisions.
• Make appropriate attempts to provide all students with equal opportunities to learn
• Establish and model appropriate working relationships and boundaries with students

Classroom Competency:

• Plan and lead classroom and tutorial instruction for up to two classes, to be determined through Site Based Plan.
• Create an environment where standards for classroom behavior are clear and consistent
• Establish consistent routines for managing all parts of students' independent and group work
• Make appropriate attempts to provide all students with opportunities to learn from a strength-based approach
• Maintain high expectations for student learning
• Establish and model positive/appropriate working relationships with students
• Utilize classroom management programs such as Google Classroom and Edgenuity to connect students with 21st century learning tools.
• Integrate technology into appropriate aspects of the students' academic program

What The Home Can Offer You

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and licensure status
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave)
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Staff housing available
• Opportunities for career advancement and support toward full licensure

Support/Professionalism

• Meet with assigned mentors as outlined in Apprenticeship and/or Site-Based Plan agreement.
• Maintain progress towards special education teacher licensure, as outlined in Site-Based Plan.
• Complete paperwork consistently, professionally, and in a timely manner.
• Provide safe transportation for students.
• Actively engage in supervision.
• Respond appropriately to supervisory requests and expectations for performance of job-related activities.
• Support and help members of school and dorm teams.
• Be open and responsive to feedback.
• Maintain professional working relationships with co-workers and administrators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Services, or a related field preferred.
• Eligible for NH Special Education Statement of Eligibility, or accepted into NH Apprenticeship or Site-Based Plan.
• Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work in a therapeutic / residential setting.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record preferred.

Why Join The Home for Little Wanderers/Wediko School:

• Strong mentorship & hands-on training.
• Beautiful campus setting in nature.
• Supportive, mission-driven team.
• Real opportunity to move from associate/paraprofessional to licensed special education teacher.
• Housing option reduces cost of living burdens.

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.