Special Educator Transition Academy; Aged

Special Educator Transition Academy (Aged 18-22)

Springfield Public Schools OFFICE OF EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING - Springfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5849731
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

DUTIES:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities in the classroom setting and community (school and outside community as allowed) that focus on education/career training, employment, independent living, and community participation.
• Be responsible for providing education that is consistent with IEP goals and objectives as well as a vision for transitioin to adult living and post-secondary goals.
• Share information with students, parents, and district staff regarding student needs, progress, and resources.
• Participate in the IEP process as mandated by IDEA and 603 CMR and fulfill assigned district responsibilities.
• Work with the Evaluation Team Leader who facilitates the IEP process.
• Manage student behavior with appropriate behavior management strategies for students with Intellectual Disabilities and/or students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, including as needed providing a sensory diet, maintaining routines and procedures, providing positive behavioral interventions, and as needed completing functional behavior assessments and subsequent behavior intervention plans.
• Participate in required professional development and offerings that build necessary and new skills.
• Use resources and technology to enhance instruction.
• Supervise and coordinate the roles of paraprofessionals and complete related paperwork as assigned.
• Provide embedded training to paraprofessionals through modelling and use of resources and technology.
• Be responsible for all reporting requirements including attendance.
• Collaborate with state agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Special Education and initial license or waiver eligible.
• Master’s degree and professional license preferred.
• Previous experience in working with secondary students with disabilities preferred.
• Previous experience working with 18-22 year old students with disabilities in a post‑secondary program preferred.
• Willingness and ability to use technology to enhance student instructional activities.
• Ability to manage classroom staff and establish routines and procedures.
• Ability to modify curriculum and differentiate student learning experiences.

“If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!”

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3 rd largest district in Massachusetts.

Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting‑edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management.

Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

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