Special Education Teacher; STAR Program

Special Education Teacher (STAR Program)

Starting Date: Immediately

Location: STAR 418 Bumps River Rd, Osterville, MA 02655

Salary: $63,105 - $109,521 per year

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package.

Reports to: STAR Program Director

The Cape Cod Collaborative is an educational organization that provides a full range of instructional and support services to the students, parents, and public school staff of 20 member districts. The STAR Program (Osterville) is a specialized program supporting students with significant learning and behavioral challenges.

• Understanding of ASD and related disorders
• Understanding of students with multiple medical needs
• BA & Development of Positive Behavior Support Plans (including reinforcement systems, visual contracts, etc.)
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors
• Understanding of augmentative communication skills
• Understanding of pragmatics/social skills needs
• Development and modification of curriculum
• Collaboration and integration of therapies
• Assessment and data collection for developing IEPs
• Conduct state and local assessments, including alternative portfolios
• Develop data collection systems to ensure proper reporting of student progress
• Supervise and train paraprofessionals
• Other duties as directed by Program Director

• Required Massachusetts licensure:
  Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities PK-8 or Severe All Levels
• Master's degree with an emphasis in Special Education, preferred
• Safety Care Training preferred or willingness to be trained
• Experience with specialized teaching techniques for special education students
• Ability to design or modify curriculum, instructional materials, and classroom environments for students with disabilities
• Ability to implement behavioral management strategies
• Other qualifications deemed acceptable by Program Director/Director of Special Education
• SEI Endorsement preferred