Melmark New England was developed in 1998 by a small group of human service professionals to
serve students with complex and challenging needs. A service mission was established to meet educational,
rehabilitative, and vocational needs of students with autism spectrum disorders, acquired brain injury, neurological
diseases, dual diagnosis, and severe challenging behaviors.

The three founding senior staff have over 60 years of experience in Massachusetts providing high quality special
education and clinical treatment services to children, adolescents, adults and their families.

In the time since its inception, Melmark New England has developed a reputation for treatment excellence and has achieved some remarkable results on behalf of the children served.

Melmark New England was founded as a new service division of Melmark, Inc., a Pennsylvania based provider of residential, educational, therapeutic and recreational services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. The original program was established in 1966 by Paul and Mildred Krentel, whose youngest daughter Melissa was born with Down syndrome. Melmark has expanded its services over the years to additional special needs populations and into residential services on its campus and within communities throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. Additional information on Melmark, Inc. can be obtained through their web-site at www.melmark.org.

Lead Special Education Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing educational instruction to assigned students in a structured classroom environment designed to promote intellectual, emotional and social growth. He/She will develop teaching plans that are appropriate to the ages and populations served, specifically children and adolescents (ages 3-21 years) with emotional, developmental and/or behavioral needs.

Melmark New England serves children, adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders, acquired brain injury, neurological diseases and disorders, comorbid mental health disorders and severe challenging behaviors.  Populations served are intensely physically challenging. The Lead Special Education Teacher position requires that staff be aware that students who are served may exhibit life threatening aggressive and/or self-injurious behavior. Students served may have had multiple treatment failures prior to this placement. Lead Special Teachers position  are expected to implement highly technical clinical and teaching programs that require Lead Special Teachers to be constantly alert, attentive and ready to respond to student’s needs. 

All employees must achieve satisfactory performance in orientation and onsite training before assuming full ability to complete essential functions.  Failure to successfully pass orientation and onsite training can/will result in termination of employment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Human Service Field, or Psychology.

B. Special Education certification issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).  A valid US driver's license and a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old.  Must be capable of attaining approved Melmark driver status.  Must meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements.  Successful completion of employer provided certification in CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, and Melmark's Orientation Program and New Hire Onsite training program. 

C. Must demonstrate strong reading, written and oral language skills.  Strong teaching skills with emphasis on students who are emotionally, behaviorally, physically and/or developmentally challenged.  Experience or interest in the principles and application of Applied Behavior Analysis, curriculum and special education (Autism Spectrum Disorders).  Strong interpersonal skills are required.

D. Prefer at least two (2) years experience with specialized populations.  Advanced skills in educational and clinical services will be required n this role.