*$2,000 Sign-on Bonus

Help us Shape Brighter Futures!

Advance your career in special education with NECC’s Partner Program — a collaborative model serving students with autism and related disabilities in public schools. This full-time Lead Special Educator position offers leadership opportunities, professional growth, and access to NECC’s nationally recognized clinical and educational expertise.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, train and supervise a classroom team using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based instruction.
• Develop and manage IEPs and oversee individualized programming
• Mentor and coach paraeducators
• Collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders and families to provide quality inclusion opportunities for the learners in the classroom.
• Work closely with families and offer continuous support

What You’ll Love:

• High quality weekly onsite collaboration and support from a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Small classroom size (approximately 7 students, 1:1 support staff)
• Tuition reimbursement for BCBA coursework or doctoral coursework. BCBA supervision is built into daily work and weekly supervision.
• Access to NECC’s extensive clinical expertise and educational tools
• Comprehensive access to NECC’s research-based clinical and teaching resources
• Ongoing professional growth through NECC’s training and development programs
• Regular opportunities for advanced training and skill development
• Start with 42 days' paid time off + sick time.
• Competitive salary, health & wellness benefits, and retirement plans
• Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF) eligibility
• Childcare reimbursement and ongoing professional development

What We Do:

The New England Center for Children (NECC) is a global leader in autism education and research. We provide a comprehensive structure to help children and young adults with autism through evidence-based services in home-based, day, and residential programs, in unison with ongoing research on educational best practices.

What You’ll Need:

• Master’s degree preferred
• MA special education license (or reciprocity eligibility)
• Demonstrated proficiency in the application of the principles of ABA.
• CPR certification completion through the agency within 6 months of employment
• Prior supervisory experience
• Exceptional communication skills, interpersonal skills and proven leadership ability
• Reliable transportation