High School Special Education Teacher - Disabilities; Walpole, MA)

Bi-County Collaborative
- Walpole, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5923858
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Bi-County Collaborative is seeking a compassionate and committed Special Education Teacher to serve high school students (grades 9–12) with multiple disabilities in a supportive and structured public day school setting. This position involves delivering individualized instruction that promotes functional academics, communication, life skills, and increased independence, while ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment.

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) aligned with each student's strengths, needs, and post-secondary goals
• Deliver daily instruction in functional academics, daily living skills, adaptive behavior, communication, mobility, and social-emotional learning
• Collaborate with related service providers (e.g., occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language therapy, nursing) to support student access and participation
• Use specialized teaching strategies (e.g., visual supports, augmentative/alternative communication, sensory integration, task analysis) tailored to student needs
• Foster a positive and structured classroom culture that promotes independence, dignity, and engagement
• Manage a team of paraprofessionals, ensuring consistent implementation of student supports, hygiene, and data collection
• Implement and monitor behavior support plans (BSPs) and use positive behavior supports (PBIS) to reinforce appropriate behaviors
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including progress reports, IEP updates, and data collection on student goals
• Communicate regularly with families and participate in IEP meetings, student review meetings, and multidisciplinary team discussions
• Provide opportunities for community-based instruction, vocational skills, and transition planning where applicable
• Ensure a safe physical environment, supporting students with mobility devices, personal care needs, and medical accommodations

• Bachelor's degree required - Master's degree preferred
• MA teaching license in moderate/severe special needs
• The collaborative will consider supporting a candidate without Severe Intellectual Disabilities (severe/profound) certification if the candidate holds a different special education certification and is willing to obtain the Severe Intellectual Disabilities certification with employer support
• Excellent oral and written communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills
• Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues

• Experience working with students with significant disabilities (intellectual, physical, sensory, medical) at the secondary level
• Understands all parts of the IEP process
• Familiar with working with students who have Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)
• Knowledge of assistive technology, AAC devices, and adapted curriculum
• Ability to lead and collaborate with a team of support staff

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs and assist students with mobility and daily living tasks
• Active, hands-on role that includes sitting on the floor, standing, bending, and moving throughout the day
• Frequent lifting, transferring, or physical assistance may be required
• Training in sensory supports, medical protocols, and personal care procedures
• Assist students with application and use of adaptive equipment like AFO's, standers, gait trainers, and other mobility or positioning devices
• Supporting students with feeding, toileting, and hygiene needs as…