High School Special Education Teacher Job Lynn area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time (1.0); school year; salary commensurate with experience and education, as set forth in the agreement between the Seekonk School Department and the Seekonk Educators Association

ANTICIPATED

START DATE:

December 1, 2025

LOCATION: Seekonk High School

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

The Special Education Teacher is a highly qualified teacher who is responsible for the instruction, evaluation, coordination and regulatory compliance for special education students.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered qualified for this position, candidates must minimally have the following:

Licensed, or eligible for licensure in Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (5-12) and/or Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (All Levels) by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and manage a therapeutic and engaging learning experience for students with cognitive, social, and emotional challenges

Ability to develop units of instruction that are aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with the High School Curriculum

Experience with the use of data to inform and guide educational/therapeutic decisions and practices

Understanding of transition planning as a continuing consideration and theme for all students from 9-12+

RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS which include but are not limited to:

Provide leadership and manage a classroom team of paraprofessionals and therapists

Ability to work as a productive member of the instructional team to maximize student outcomes for High School students

Conduct standardized educational evaluations and write reports based on the results

Write reports, develop IEPs, maintain data collection employing research-based best practice strategies to demonstrate student progress and adjust student goals

Work with expert consultants to develop effective supports systems for students

Develop positive relationships with families

Participation in a mentor program

Knowledge of PBIS approaches

Assist in creating and maintaining a PBIS environment throughout the day

Work as a productive member of the instructional team to maximize student outcomes

Ability to recognize the need for and to provide assistance to students in an appropriately active classroom setting

Other student-related assigned responsibilities as needed, including 1:1 academic assistance as needed

Other duties, as assigned according to the SEA contract.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. The Seekonk Public Schools strives to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in its schools. The Seekonk Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, homelessness or sexual orientation and ensures that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study.