Special Education Teacher - Severe Disabilities - Elementary

Special Education Teacher - Severe Disabilities - Elementary

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 judgement consistent with the rules and regulations of the Central Massachusetts Collaborative.

• 1. Plan, develop, and implement various instructional experiences through creativity and resourcefulness which lends to the educational growth and development of the targeted student population.
• 2. Develop effective classroom presentation, techniques, and review, correct, and reinforce instructional lessons to enhance the learning and retention process.
• 3. Develop effective techniques for academic assessment and management of discipline and behaviour reinforcement.
• 4. Align instruction with MA Curriculum Frameworks.
• 5. Assist students in building academic, social, and self‑regulatory skills.
• 6. Create a structured, therapeutic, safe environment for all students.
• 7. Develop and implement behaviour intervention plans for the class and individual students.
• 8. Address and handle students with behavioural issues.
• 9. Prepare students for MCAS test and MCAS alternative.
• 10. Assist students in all activities of daily living.
• 11. Able to exercise universal precautions and tolerate management of body fluids, if needed.
• 12. Conduct assessments, write reports and participate in team processes.
• 13. Write and implement IEPs and progress reports.
• 14. Collaborate with support service providers, clinicians, and other educators.
• 15. Maintain data and all required documentation.
• 16. Supervise para‑professionals.
• 17. Complete CPI/non‑violent crisis intervention training upon hire and maintain CPI/non‑violent crisis intervention certification.
• 18. Demonstrate sound judgements 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.
• 19. Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to deal with people in a professional manner in all situations.
• 20. Able to reach, grasp and handle objects using upper extremities and able to lift and carry objects and/or classroom equipment, up to 45 pounds.
• 21. Perform other job‑related duties as assigned by the director.

• Appropriate MA Teacher’s Certification.
• Advanced educational preparation in the discipline or area of certification.
• Experience in the discipline or area of certification.
• Work schedule:
  
  183 days, 7.5 hours per day and additional hours as outlined in the CBA.
• Salary is commensurate with experience and degree of education as outlined in the CBA.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Job : 5755279

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $54,600 to $104,000 per year

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: To Be Determined