Special Education Teacher - Severe Disabilities - Middle School

Special Education Teacher - Severe Disabilities - Middle School

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ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE: The Special Education Teacher for Severe Disabilities is an energetic and flexible employee who is eager to work in our therapeutic day school with a high needs population. This position is accountable for assuming the responsibility of providing a rigorous and individualized instructional experience through creativity, resourcefulness and sound judgment consistent with the rules and regulations of the Central Massachusetts Collaborative.

• Plan, develop, and implement various instructional experiences through creativity and resourcefulness which lends to the educational growth and development of targeted student population.
• Develop effective classroom presentation, techniques, and review, correct, and reinforce instructional lessons to enhance the learning and retention process.
• Develop effective techniques for academic assessment and management of discipline and behavior reinforcement.
• Align instruction with MA Curriculum Frameworks.
• Assist students in building academic, social, and self regulatory skills.
• Create a structured, therapeutic, safe environment for all students.
• Develop and implement behavior intervention plans for the class and individual students.
• Address and handle students with behavioral issues.
• Prepare students for MCAS test and MCAS alt.
• Assist students in all activities of daily living.
• Exercise universal precautions and tolerate management of body fluids, if needed.
• Conduct assessments, write reports and participate in team processes.
• Write and implement IEP’s and progress reports.
• Collaborate with support service providers, clinicians, and other educators.
• Maintain data and all required documentation.
• Supervise para-professionals.
• Complete CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention training upon hire and maintain CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention certification.
• Demonstrate sound judgments and decisions aligned with school regulations and philosophy and promote a positive school climate that fosters high student expectations and employs appropriate strategies that address multiple learning styles for all students.
• Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to deal with people in a professional manner in all situations.
• Be able to reach, grasp and handle objects using upper extremities and be able to lift and carry objects and/or classroom equipment, up to 45 pounds.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the director.

Job : 5755287

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $54,600 to $104,000 Per Year

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Appropriate MA Teacher’s Certification.
  • Advanced educational preparation in the discipline or area of certification.
  • Experience in the discipline or area of certification.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

WORK SCHEDULE: 183 days

WORK HOURS: 7.5 hours per day and additional hours as outlined in the CBA.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and degree of education as outlined in the CBA.

• Allison Freeman, Director of Student Services
• 14 New Bond Street
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01585
• Phone:
• Email: afreeman