Special Education Teacher Middle School ASD Program

Special Education Teacher for Middle School ASD Program

Whitman-Hanson Regional School District, Whitman Middle – Whitman, Massachusetts

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Job : 5719874

Final date to receive applications: Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Special Education Teacher for ASD Program

Applicants are preferred to have experience teaching in a sub‑separate program for students on the Autism Spectrum.

• To instruct students in accordance with the educational philosophy, course objectives, and curriculum of the District.
• To provide maximum learning opportunities for students in accordance with program objectives and each student’s abilities, interests, and needs.
• To continuously develop professional knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors to improve the educational opportunities of students.

• Instruct students in accordance with the District's philosophy of education, policies, and curriculum.
• Direct the teaching/learning process toward the achievement of program goals, establish specific objectives for all lessons, and communicate these objectives to students.
• Be prepared to instruct students assigned and have written documentation (e.g., plan book) of preparation.
• Support the learning needs of students in terms of their IEP goals and objectives on a continuous basis and seek assistance of District specialists as required.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques, materials, instructional media, consistent with the needs, interests, and abilities of the students and the objectives of the course.
• Assess the progress of students in terms of course objectives on a continuous basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Provide instruction aligned with students’ IEP in the areas of Transition Skills, Functional Academics, and Life Skills.
• Set a positive example for students and community by demonstrating respect and concern for students and an awareness of community values.

• Manage and fully utilize class time for instructional purposes.
• Establish and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and teaching.
• Assist the Administration in implementing policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and maintain order in the classroom fairly.
• Promote appropriate student behavior and attend to misbehavior when it occurs in the teacher's presence whenever it is brought to attention (e.g., hallway, cafeteria, washrooms, and grounds).
• Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• With support of the school's BCBA, implement individualized behavior plans and collect the corresponding data.

• Conduct school‑related activities in conformity with School Committee policies and administrative regulations.
• Cooperate with administrators and others in developing and supporting school activities and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning and teaching.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors.
• Maintain accurate student records as required by law, School Committee policy and administrative regulations.
• Takes and records attendance accurately in classes and/or homeroom, notes excessive absenteeism to supervisory personnel and parents.
• Conduct routine assignments with accuracy, promptness, and efficiency.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of materials and supplies used in carrying out assignments.
• Perform all other duties as required by the school administration.

• Be available to students and parents for education‑related purposes.
• Establish and maintain communication (oral and written) with students and their parents concerning both academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Solicit appropriately the help of parents as required in the education of their children.
• Maintain good humor, enthusiasm, initiative, and integrity with students and parents and have a positive working relationship with them.

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