Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Melmark

Melmark Overview

Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.

Long Term Substitute Teacher Overview

The Long-Term Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing day-to-day coverage of classrooms, in the absence of the Classroom Teacher, and for ensuring the continuity of educational instruction to assigned students within a classroom. Long-Term Substitute Teachers are expected to implement and model highly technical clinical and teaching programs that require staff to be constantly alert and ready to respond to student’s needs. Students served may exhibit aggressive and/or self-injurious behavior.

Schedule and Salary Information

• Monday- Friday 8a-4:30p (year-round)
• Starting Salary:

Level 1 with Bachelors degree: $61,360.00 (+) based on years of experience

Level 1 with Masters: $65, 520.00 (+) based on years of experience

Level 2 Cert or Masters plus BCBA: $71,760.00 (+) based on years of experience

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Human Service Field or Psychology

• Enrollment in a state-approved teacher preparation/ certification program in Special Education required, and completes the required number of credits each semester leading towards a minimum of Level I Teacher Certification. Eligibility for PDE-issued Emergency Permit required.

• 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.

• Prefer at least one year experience working in a classroom setting with specialized populations.

Long Term Substitute Teacher Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and feedback to classroom staff in regards to ongoing implementation of the IEP and BSP for each student
• Assist with assessments or program development, commensurate with their training and experience

• Assist with formal staff appraisals and/or corrective action, with assistance and support from the Behavior Analyst, Assistant Director or Director.

Benefits

• Work with a nationally known leader in quality-driven initiatives
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday and Sick!
• Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Student Loan Reimbursement
• Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
• Onsite CEUs at no cost to employees

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