Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Framingham Academy

Salary Range: $58,000.00 to $62,000.00/year depending on licensure + $5,000 Summer stipend.

Now with a $5,000.00 Sign on Bonus!!!! (Paid out over the first five months)

• Implement curricula according to MA State Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Standards in a Chapter 766 approved school for students in grades 6–12.
• Provide challenging, motivating and relevant learning experiences in a 220 day setting.
• Teach classes by using various methods and materials to suit topic, IEP and/or learning style.
• Employ differentiated instructional strategies to meet the needs of all students, including integrating technology into lesson planning.
• Provide a learning environment which is physically safe and intellectually open and in keeping with special education best practices.
• Model the school's academic and social expectations.
• Attend department meetings and relevant school and professional events/meetings as necessary.
• Maintain first aid, CPR and TCI certification through provided trainings.
• Responsible for keeping in compliance with program and agency policies, standards and protocols.
• Deliver structured lessons and activities for assigned class period for each group/student in accordance with their current IEP.
• Provide individualized intervention and accommodation when necessary.
• Participate in assessment practices in regards to Academy's IAP program.
• Assist in and/or develop IEPs as appropriate.
• Participate in teacher and staff meeting.
• Establish and maintain open communication with parents and guardians.
• Complete all associated documentation regarding student progress and grading.
• Maintain current licensure in moderate disabilities and curriculum area.

• Ability to work independently (i.e. self‑direct on projects, propose solutions in regards to curriculum area and lesson planning).
• Flexibility and creative thinking (i.e. adapt and adjust to changing work situations, respond quickly when a lesson/activity does not go as planned).
• Ability to teach, mentor, and coach others (i.e. provide constructive feedback to employees on shift, provide thoughtful instruction).
• Dependability and persistence (i.e. excellent follow through on assigned tasks).

We invest in our employees' wellness with comprehensive benefits, including tuition and training reimbursement, a PTO package with 3 wellness days, 9 paid holidays, and up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year. Enjoy a learning environment with free training, CEUs, and more, along with exceptional medical benefits, financial health supports, and career development opportunities.

• Bachelor's Degree required;
  Master's Degree in education preferred.
• At least 6+ months classroom experience (aide/co‑teacher/etc.) preferred.
• Licensure:
  Curriculum certification held; licensure in Moderate Disabilities 5–12 preferred.