Job Description

This position is bonus eligible up to $10,000!

Are you passionate about education and looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with significant social-emotional and behavioral challenges? The Wediko School, a private, residential therapeutic school located in Hillsborough, NH, is seeking a Classroom Teacher to join our collaborative team. Nestled on 450 lakefront acres, Wediko serves youth from across the region including Hillsborough, Antrim, Henniker, Keene, Washington, the Monadnock Region, and the Concord area of New Hampshire, in a setting that combines therapeutic education, behavioral support, and academic growth.

This is more than a teaching job—it's a chance to be part of a mission-driven team committed to individualized learning, trauma-informed care, and whole-child development in a non-public school setting.

Why Wediko?

• At the Wediko School, we serve students whose learning journeys are best supported by small class sizes, individualized instruction, and consistent therapeutic support.
• As a Special Education Teacher, you’ll provide critical structure, encouragement, and personalized instruction that helps students thrive academically and emotionally. You'll collaborate with a team of educators, clinicians, and residential counselors to create an environment where students feel seen, supported, and empowered.

What You’ll Do

Classroom Instruction & Behavior Support

• Lead and plan classroom instruction aligned with student IEPs and individualized learning plans
• Maintain clear expectations for behavior and academic engagement in alignment with therapeutic education principles
• Foster an inclusive, trauma-informed, and supportive classroom environment
• Integrate technology into instruction and assessment

Student Progress & Academic Planning

• Provide meaningful, timely feedback to students and families
• Track and report on student progress using the school’s online portal
• Submit student portfolios and unit plans in line with school timelines

Collaborative Leadership & Supervision

• Support and supervise Assistant Teachers and contribute to professional growth through classroom leadership
• Participate in weekly team meetings, providing insights and strategies for student support

Therapeutic Milieu Support

• Collaborate with residential staff to ensure consistency between classroom and dorm life
• Support student transitions, daily routines, and meal-time structures to reinforce positive behaviors across environments

Licensure Pathway – Grow While You Teach

At the Wediko School, unlicensed candidates can start working in a Special Education role immediately while working toward their licensure through a Site Based Plan --a unique pathway that allows you to be employed in this position as you complete your licensure requirements. We provide comprehensive support, including mentorship from experienced educators, paid application and certification fees, and tuition reimbursement for coursework, so you can build your skills, gain hands-on experience, and earn your Special Education license without delaying your career.

Location

Our school is located in Hillsborough, NH, with close proximity to Antrim, Henniker, Keene, Washington, and the Concord area in the Monadnock Region

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with NH licensure in Special Education or eligibility to obtain a Statement of Eligibility (SOE). For the right candidate, the Wediko School will support an individual through the Site-Based Internship process to obtain full licensure.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Satisfactory completion of CPI Training required
• Preferred driving record that allows for the transportation of students in Wediko vehicles.

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.

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• And more!

Special Education | IEP | Therapeutic Education | Behavioral Support | Private School | Residential School | Case Manager | Non-Public School | Site-Based Licensure | K–12 Licensure