Post-Secondary Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Post-Secondary Teacher for Students with Autism

Shore Educational Collaborative is hiring a Special Education Transition Teacher to support post‑secondary students and young adults with Autism and/or other developmental disabilities in our transition and life skills programming.

• Provide individualized and small‑group instruction aligned with each student's Transition Plan and IEP goals, focusing on post‑secondary readiness, employment, independent living, and community participation.
• Develop and implement functional academic, vocational, and life skills curricula tailored to the strengths, interests, and support needs of transition‑aged students.
• Support students in developing executive functioning, communication, self‑determination, and interpersonal skills necessary for adult success.
• Utilize positive reinforcement, structured teaching strategies, and behavior supports to foster independence, emotional regulation, and social growth.
• Collaborate closely with related service providers, job coaches, families, adult service agencies, and community partners to support student outcomes and continuity of care.
• Facilitate community‑based learning experiences, vocational training opportunities, travel training, and internships where appropriate.
• Maintain regular communication with families and caregivers regarding student progress, goals, and transition planning.
• Develop and implement Individual Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) where necessary.
• Support students in accessing and navigating adult services, college readiness opportunities, and employment pathways.

• A flexible, collaborative, and innovative mindset around education is essential to success in this position.
• Current DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities or Severe Disabilities preferred.
• Experience working with transition‑aged students with Autism and knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis, transition planning, vocational instruction, or community‑based programming preferred.
• Candidates who are close to licensure, eligible for licensure, or who hold a different DESE license and are willing to pursue the appropriate licensure will be considered.

Salary range: $63,696.50 to $123,531, commensurate with experience and education.

This position may include participation in a mandatory annual summer program. Summer pay is additional and not included in the salary above.

Teachers in Educational Collaboratives participate in the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System.