Special Education Teacher - Transition Program

ACCEPT Education Collaborative ACCEPT Education Collaborative - Natick, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5916987

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

ACCEPT Education Collaborative is a regional non-profit educational organization with locations in Medway and Natick, MA. ACCEPT provides a wide range of programs and services including special education for students with moderate to severe needs, specialized transportation, home-based services, behavioral and educational consultation, and professional development. ACCEPT offers a continuum of programs and services Prek-12 and to age 22 for both students in life skills and Therapeutic programs.

Our programs address autism spectrum disorders, emotional/behavioral needs, global impairments, cognitive/intellectual disabilities, language disorders, ADHD/ADD, and nonverbal learning disability.

ACCEPT Education Collaborative is looking for a full time Teacher in the Transition Program.

Provides educational and behavioral consultation services to help ACCEPT programs build capacity to serve students with low incidence disabilities

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited university
• Valid Massachusetts License / DESE
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Special Education Teacher
• Experience working with children with a wide range of disabilities
• Proven ability to create IEPs
• A patient, resilient, resourceful and compassionate personality
• Excellent ability to stay calm in stressful situations
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

• Master’s Degree in Education or a related field

• Teach, conduct educational assessments, write reports and present findings at Team meetings
• Assess students’ abilities and craft teaching plans
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs for each student assigned
• Prepare quarterly progress reports
• Collaborate with related service providers and coordinate services for assigned students
• Provide information and support to parents and District liaisons as appropriate
• Coordinate completion of progress reports and Team meeting materials with related service providers
• Prepare and plan for instruction that aligns with State Frameworks and IEPs
• Develop and implement student schedules in order to ensure that student goals are being addressed meaningfully
• Create a differentiated learning environment, adapted to the individual student’s learning needs & strengths, learning style, and communication & behavioral needs
• Create a learning environment with embedded visual supports and established routines in order to maximize student independence
• Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress
• Monitor students’ behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions when necessary
• Manage classroom crisis and resolve conflict
• Prepare students for transition to the next grade
• Coach/mentor and manage Teaching Assistants
• Respond to all email requests within 24 hours

• Occasional travel between all of the collaborative’s locations
• Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor or the Executive Director

• Ability and great desire to work with children with special needs
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct
• Commitment to company mission and values
• Strong team player

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about and may be required to traverse occasionally…