Special Education: Life Skills Teacher

Rockland Public Schools John W. Rogers Middle School
- Rockland, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Rockland Public Schools John W. Rogers Middle School
- Rockland, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

• Provide specialized instruction to middle school students with significant learning, developmental, behavioral, and/or functional needs.
• Create a structured, supportive, and predictable classroom environment that promotes student success, safety, and independence.
• Teach functional academics, including practical reading, writing, mathematics, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Develop students' independent life skills, including organization, personal responsibility, self-care, time management, and daily routines.
• Provide instruction in social-emotional and interpersonal skills, including communication, self-advocacy, emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and appropriate peer interactions.
• Differentiate and modify curriculum, assignments, assessments, and instructional materials to meet individual student needs.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and collect data on IEP goals and objectives, using student performance data to adjust instruction and interventions.
• Collaborate effectively with general education teachers, special education staff, paraprofessionals, related-service providers, counselors, behavior specialists, and administrators.
• Provide clear direction, modeling, and support to paraprofessionals working within the Life Skills classroom.
• Utilize positive behavior supports, reinforcement systems, de-escalation strategies, and individualized behavior plans when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation regarding student progress, accommodations, services, behavioral data, and IEP implementation.
• Communicate consistently and professionally with families regarding student progress, successes, concerns, and areas for continued growth.
• Participate actively in IEP meetings, Student Support Team meetings, transition planning, and other collaborative problem-solving processes.

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Life Skills

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