Special Education Teacher, PG, Age Program; Anticipated

Special Education Teacher

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm Special Education teacher to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency, equity, and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5,500 students.

NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias, bullying, and hurtful acts that demean and diminish.

The PG Program is for students from 18 to 22 years old who have significant and complex disabilities. College and/or work, life skills, and independence are the pillars of the program. This is a sub separate classroom within the high school, but students are in other settings much of the school day, such as the college campus, work, and community.

Certification:
Severe Special Needs certification is preferred; moderate certification will be considered. Candidates with BCBA and/or Transition Specialist licensure/backgrounds will be strongly considered.

The qualified candidate will:

• have experience working with students with significant disabilities
• develop and implement curriculum in the areas of functional academics and life skills
• planning and overseeing community outings related to individual goal areas
• have implemented behavior plans and taken data
• overseeing job placements, job coaching, and/or supervising job coaches
• job development
• have worked collaboratively with related service providers
• managing student and staff schedules
• be able to write goals and objectives for functional academics, life skills, and vocational skills
• promote inclusivity in the community
• communicate and build positive relationships with families
• assess students informally and formally on an ongoing basis
• liaisoning with outside agencies and outside service providers
• plan and facilitate IEP meetings
• other duties as needed

Compensation for substitutes is based on the duration of the coverage: $ 24.42/hr - $32.00/hr

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. In addition, students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to active anti-racism are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.