Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Boston Higashi School – Randolph, MA

Job : 5713249

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Be a part of something meaningful. If you’re ready to inspire growth, celebrate milestones, and build brighter futures for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Boston Higashi School (BHS) offers an opportunity to make a profound impact every single day.

The BHS model integrates academics, physical fitness, arts, and social‑emotional development through our Daily Life Therapy® program. As a Special Education Teacher, you will help students ages 3–22 reach their fullest potential in school and in life.

Develop and implement individualized academic programs and IEPs that empower students with ASD to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and independently, while fully participating in a nurturing and dynamic school community.

• Deliver engaging instruction across all IEP areas in partnership with special subject teachers.
• Create innovative, differentiated lessons aligned with the BHS curriculum and MA Curriculum Frameworks.
• Develop and implement goals in the areas of academics, behavior, daily living skills, and social development.
• Present student progress to families and districts during IEP meetings.
• Write comprehensive annual educational assessments grounded in daily observations and interactions.
• Maintain individualized portfolios aligned with curriculum standards and IEP objectives.
• Prepare alternative assessment portfolios for students participating in MCAS‑Alt.
• Complete quarterly progress reports.
• Participate in all student activities, including physical exercise, movement‑based lessons, and daily fitness routines.
• Model enthusiasm, motivation, and positive engagement during lessons and activities.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians through notebooks, calls, conferences, and reports.
• Maintain ongoing communication with residential staff and collaborate as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Attend division meetings, trainings, in‑services, school events, and committee assignments.
• Uphold professionalism, confidentiality, and clear communication at all times.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors and program leadership.

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education.
• MA Teaching certification or active progress toward certification.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting students with ASD or related populations.
• Familiarity with Daily Life Therapy® (training provided).

Additional

Skills:

• Strong initiative, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Commitment to working effectively in a multicultural environment.

Full‑time employees enjoy a comprehensive, supportive benefits package, including:

• Generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Low‑cost health and dental insurance with low deductibles and co‑pays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Life insurance, disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre‑tax medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts.

Additional career benefits include a deeply rewarding career supporting incredible students, a collaborative team that values joy, creativity, and resilience, and extensive training in a respected educational model.

Full‑time

$59,000 (entry level, salaried)

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Tara Wietecha, Human Resources Manager
• Boston Higashi School
• Phone: 781‑961‑0800 x166
• Email: human.resources