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Longview Special Education Teacher

Start date: December 2024

The Longview School, located in Deerfield, NH, is seeking a special education teacher to provide instruction to high school aged teenages in a small therapeutic school community. At capacity, Longview enrolls 24 students and has a small, tightly knit team who strive to provide the best learning environment possible for our students as they work toward graduation.  

Our robust Adventure Based Counseling program sets us apart from other similar settings and offers our staff one day a week in the field. On these days staff facilitate outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, skiing, flatwater and whitewater canoeing and various team building games. The Longview School offers a supportive working environment and is a small therapeutic alternative school serving more than 20 communities in Southern New Hampshire.

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Strong relationship building skills

  • Trauma informed interventions

  • Lesson planning and instruction of required content areas

  • Develop and write Individual Education Plans for students

  • Collaborate with staff in the development and delivery of the curricula.   

  • Development of experiential activities

Qualifications:

  • NH Teaching Certificate or educational qualifications in a related field

  • Knowledge of Common Core and NH Curriculum Standards

  • Knowledge of alternative instructional strategies, learning disabilities, emotional, behavioral and mental health needs

  • Experience with Google Suite

  • Must possess strong organizational skills

  • Good verbal and written communication skills

  • A passion for the outdoors 

Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary

  • Medical and dental insurance

  • Healthcare and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

  • Employment Assistance Program

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Continuing education opportunities

  • 403(b) retirement plans

  • Sick time

To apply:  Applicants must complete our job application that is found here.  Any questions please email Nicole MacVane (nmacvane@rsec.org).