Job Description
Job Description
Certified Academic Staff - Classroom Teacher (Social Studies)
Ashuelot Valley Academy | NH DOE Teacher Certification | Full-time | Great Benefits | Start Date July 1, 2026
Reports To: Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt, Salaried
Salary: Competitive; starting at $50,000 and commensurate with experience
Teach With Purpose. Be Supported Every Step of the Way. If you're the kind of teacher who wants more than just delivering content-if you want to build relationships, engage students who need you most, and be part of a team that truly supports each other, then this role is for you. Trade burnout and bureaucracy for small classes, real support, and the chance to actually change students' lives every day.
At Mount Prospect Academy, we believe great teaching starts with strong relationships. Ashuelot Valley Academy is a 220-day, non-public special education school serving students in grades 5-12. Our small, supportive classrooms allow teachers the time and space to focus on what truly matters: helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
This Social Studies teaching role is ideal for an educator who values collaboration, creativity, and making a meaningful difference for students who need it most.
What You'll Do
Deliver engaging, hands-on Social Studies instruction
Create a safe, structured, and welcoming classroom environment
Build strong, trusting relationships with students
Support and implement IEP goals in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
Use proactive classroom management and in-the-moment problem solving
Track progress, provide feedback, and celebrate student growth
Collaborate closely with paraprofessionals, clinicians, and school leadership
Contribute to a team culture that supports, problem-solves and grows together
Why Teach at Mount Prospect Academy?
Small class sizes for meaningful instruction and connection
Team-based support you are never doing this work alone
Whole-student focus blending academics with social and emotional growth
Flexibility and creativity to bring your ideas to life
Supportive leadership that invests in teachers
Key Responsibilities
Teach assigned academic courses following the school curriculum
Provide instruction, grading, assessment, and progress reporting
Implement IEP and ITP goals through instruction and collaboration
Maintain lesson plans, unit plans, grading, and required documentation
Monitor and implement classroom behavioral supports as needed
Request and manage instructional materials and supplies
Supervise and collaborate with paraprofessionals
Participate in curriculum development, professional development, and trainings
Attend faculty meetings and contribute to school initiatives
Assist in planning school field trips and experiential learning activities
Maintain student confidentiality and appropriate communication
Represent Mount Prospect Academy professionally with families and community partners
Follow all organizational policies and procedures
Complete other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
Must be 21 years of age
Bachelor's Degree Required
NH DOE Teacher Certification or certifiable
Compensation & Benefits
We take care of our employees so they can focus on taking care of students. Our benefits include:
Competitive salary, starting at $50,000 and commensurate with experience
Medical insurance, including FSA and HRA options
Dental and vision coverage
403(b) retirement plan
Life insurance and AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Wellness programs and telemedicine access
Legal services and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid time off, holidays, and tuition assistance
Employee discount programs
Free meals, company swag, and more!
Join a Team Where Your Impact Matters
At Mount Prospect Academy, teaching is more than a job it's a chance to make lasting change in students' lives while being genuinely supported as a professional. If you're ready to grow, collaborate, and teach with purpose, we encourage you to apply.
Apply Today: http://www.mountprospectacademy.org
Full job description provided during interview.
Mount Prospect Academy assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. MPA does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.
Welcome to ATX Learning
Mount Prospect Academy offers a 220 day academic program and 365 day intensive residential program. We serve 85 male students who range from 11 to 21 years old.
The state of New Hampshire has identified our students for intensive residential placement and in-home social services. MPA students can be clinically identified as emotionally handicapped, learning disabled, autistic, or other health impaired. We also serve students with psychiatric and judicial issues. MPA has developed an expert understanding of this difficult-to-serve population's needs. Our programs regularly receive students from the care of their families, New Hampshire's Division of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), The Sununu Youth Services Center, and intermediate care facilities such as the Nashua Children's Home, the Dover Children's Home, the Webster House, and the Orion House.
MPA's mission is to provide a caring, safe therapeutic environment where students have the opportunity grow and acquire the skills they need to reach their educational and social potential. We aim to develop trusting relationships with students and facilitate experiences that promote their ability to self-regulate; manage thoughts and feelings; and develop feelings of safety, confidence, and competency.