Special Education Teacher

The story of Next is unique in that it is the result of a partnership between a charter school and a traditional school district. It is no coincidence that the founding board at Next was made up of members from the Derry Cooperative School District’s (DCSD) administrative team and members of its school board. Together this group aimed to create a smaller, more flexible approach to high school that would meet the needs of a small number of students who were looking for something different. In collaboration with the DCSD, the founding board of Next organized a team to develop a charter concept and draft a charter application to the NH State Board of Education during the fall of 2011. Next opened its doors to students in the fall of 2013 and is currently in the 11th year. 

We are looking for a skilled special education teacher to work with high school students and take on the following responsibilities:

• Small group instruction (Math, Reading, Executive Functioning Skills)
• Case management for 15-20 students
• Collaborate with regular education teachers to support students
• Managing support staff to ensure school compliance with student IEPs.

The ideal candidate for a Special Education Teacher at Next will be:

• Fully committed to an inclusionary model of instruction for all students
• Technologically capable - able to learn about assistive technology
• Flexible
• Committed to the mission of the organization
• Knowledgeable across multiple domains
• Sensitive to the diverse needs of learners and their families
• Open to alternative forms of instruction, assessment, and learning

Candidates must have an active Special Education license in NH or other state or an SOE in Special Education. Experience as a special education teacher in a school setting is preferred, but not required. Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to School Director, Emily Whalen (ewhalen@nextcharterschool.org). This position is partially funded by the Derry Cooperative School District and is subject to some elements of their collective bargaining agreement. The position is for 196 days per year. In addition to salary, employees receive paid sick and personal time, health, dental, life insurance, NH Retirement, 403(b) contributions, tuition reimbursement, and paid professional development opportunities.