FTE Jr​/Sr. High School Severe Special Needs Teacher

1.0 FTE Jr./Sr. High School Severe Special Needs Teacher

Millbury Memorial Jr/Sr High School, 12 Martin Street, Millbury, MA 01527.

As a Transitional Program Teacher for the SHINE Program at Millbury Junior-Senior High School, you will play a pivotal role in supporting students with severe special needs in their transition to post‑secondary life. Holding a Massachusetts Severe Special Education license is essential. Your primary responsibility is to develop and implement a tailored curriculum aimed at preparing students for post‑secondary success, focusing on industries aligned with their interests and abilities.

• Develop and implement a tailored curriculum for post‑secondary success.
• Serve as liaison between the school and local partners to facilitate job placements and smooth transitions to employment.
• Plan and implement direct instruction during non‑community days.
• Maintain consistent community outings in alignment with program needs.
• Create and implement curriculum for post‑graduate students aligned with academic goals, transferable skills, and specific interests.
• Collaborate with community partners and businesses to facilitate programmatic opportunities for job and skills training.
• Participate in a multi‑disciplinary team to provide core academic support and instruction to special education students in grades 7-12.
• Analyze individual student data to develop measurable goals, objectives, and lessons.
• Plan lessons, align assessments, monitor student understanding, and adjust instruction using data‑driven techniques.
• Participate in related school meetings to improve curricula and extracurricular activities.
• Collaborate with the Special Education Department Head/Team Chair to develop and implement IEPs and function as case manager.
• Perform other professional duties as required by the Building Principal or Director of Special Education.

• Possession of a MA DESE license in Teacher of Severe Needs (All Levels) or a Transition Specialist Endorsement.
• Experience planning, directing, and assisting group and individual instructional activities that are engaging and multisensory.
• Experience in a co‑taught classroom setting preferred.
• Strong curriculum design and development skills with ability to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Strong communication skills and background working with parents and guardians as partners.
• Driving the school‑issued van to and from locations within surrounding areas.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Building Principal and Director of Special Education.

• Position Type:
  Full‑time (1.0 FTE).
• Starting Date:
  Aug 26 2027.
• Salary:
  In accordance with the teachers contract.
• Work Year:
  School Year as approved by Millbury School Committee and Millbury Teachers Association.

• Christopher Lowe, Principal
• Phone:
• Email: clowe

Submit a cover letter, resume, copy of college transcripts, copy of licensure, and three letters of reference to Christopher Lowe, Principal, Millbury Jr./Sr. High School, 12 Martin Street, Millbury, MA 01527. Applications not submitted through School Spring will not be processed.