People Incorporated

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

People Incorporated  •  $30 - $31.20/hr  •  Fall River, MA (Onsite)  •  20 days ago
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Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

New, State-of-the-Art Early Education Center

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Annual Equivalent: $62,400 (based on a 40-hour work week)

Location: Fall River, MA

NO NIGHTS, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS
4 WEEKS VACATION | TUITION ASSISTANCE | COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS

A re you ready to be part of something truly special? People Incorporated’s state-of-the-art Early Education Center, which opened last fall, is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and creative Special Education Teacher to join our team.

In this role, you will help create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment that supports the social, emotional, and academic growth of young children.

Join a positive, supportive, and innovative environment where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families every day.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with early childhood and special education best practices
  • Support children with developmental delays, behavioral needs, and diverse learning styles
  • Implement PBIS strategies to promote positive behavior and classroom engagement
  • Utilize de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed approaches to support children experiencing behavioral challenges
  • Develop and implement individualized supports and behavior plans when appropriate
  • Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment
  • Collaborate with families, therapists, program leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to support each child’s development
  • Document progress, maintain required records, and support compliance with regulatory standards
  • Foster strong social-emotional development and positive peer interactions.
  • Collaborate with administrators and specialists to address the diverse needs of children and ensure inclusive, culturally responsive practices.
  • Help to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including Massachusetts EEC licensing standards and NAEYC accreditation criteria.
  • professional learning communities, and reflective teaching practices to foster a culture of collaboration and growth.
  • Maintain program and Agency-required certifications and training.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the program and its educators.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred
  • MA DESE Certification in one of the following areas: Techer of Students with Moderate Disabilities PreK-2; PreK-8 or Techer of Students with Severe Disabilities PreK-2
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience working with children with behavioral challenges in early education or special education settings
  • Demonstrated experience implementing PBIS frameworks
  • Strong skills in behavior management, crisis prevention, and de-escalation techniques
  • Experience supporting children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, or behavioral needs preferred
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to maintain a calm, supportive presence in challenging situations
  • Preferred Experience:
    • Experience in inclusive early childhood classrooms
    • Knowledge of trauma-informed practices
    • Experience working as part of multidisciplinary teams (BCBA, therapists, etc.)
  • Physicals are required upon hire and every two years. MMRs are required upon hire.
  • All candidates must have a qualifying criminal background check. A driver’s license is preferred but not required.

Why Choose People Incorporated?

At People Incorporated, we don’t just offer jobs — we offer careers filled with purpose, growth, and opportunity Join an agency committed to innovation, excellence, and community impact.

**For employees working in benefit eligible positions only**

Available Benefits:

  • 4 weeks accrued paid time off
  • 11 paid holidays annually
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 403(b) savings plan
  • Wellness Activities and initiatives
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Account
  • FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Select discounts through LifeMart (i.e., Discount movie and theme park tickets, savings on T-Mobile)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Fitness Center on Site
  • Discounts on Auto, Home and Renters Insurance
  • Free Financial Planning/Analysis
  • Public Services Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Professional Developmental:

  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Financial support with monthly student loan payments
  • Scholarship Opportunities
  • Degree Completion Incentive

Join our team of passionate professionals and help us shape the future of early childhood education — right here in Fall River.

People Incorporated is committed to fostering a respectful and supportive work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce are key to the success of our agency. We strive to create a workplace where employees feel supported, appreciated, and motivated to grow.

People Incorporated offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health, dental, 403(b),FSA, LTD, life insurance and generous accrued time off. To learn more about People Inc please visit us online at www.peopleinc-fr.org

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About People Incorporated

People Incorporated is a human service agency serving Southeastern Massachusetts, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of ALL abilities in the community. At the core of our agency is the belief that people benefit from the services we provide and deserve the highest level of quality support.

Our mission is to strengthen our community for each of its members by providing premier services for children and adults of all abilities in a collaborative and creative environment. People Incorporated was founded by parents of people with disabilities who were seeking better quality and more diverse services for their families. Today, the organization offers employment training and job development, day habilitation, autism services, children's services including early intervention, parenting programs, preschool and early education and care, community and family support services, acquired brain injury services & support, and residential services.

Our success has been built upon a thoughtful, fully articulated business plan that steadily changes and improves to respond to evolving community needs. At the core of this plan was a review and revision of our mission statement. Once we established clarity around our mission statement, we expanded our mission so that our service model would not only include supports for individuals with intellectual and cognitive disabilities but would also include a more consistent approach to addressing serious concerns within the communities we serve. Over time, we have been able to understand better, value, and focus on the key areas necessary for us to continue on the path to opportunity.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Fall River, Massachusetts
Year Founded
1968
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