Special Education Teacher #ESC7243

Summary:
In need of a Special Education Teacher to lead a multi-grade substantially separate classroom supporting students with significant intellectual, behavioral, and communication challenges. The ideal candidate brings experience in ABA, differentiated instruction, assistive technology, and toileting/personal care support. This is a high-impact role that blends curriculum adaptation, behavioral support, and multidisciplinary collaboration in a structured middle school setting.

What You’ll Do:
• Deliver individualized instruction aligned with IEPs in a substantially separate classroom
• Write IEP goals, accommodations, transition plans, and monitor student progress
• Supervise and direct Teaching Assistants supporting classroom instruction and ADLs
• Adapt materials and curriculum to support a wide range of cognitive and behavioral needs
• Collect and document data, including Medicaid billing and progress monitoring
• Collaborate with BCBAs, OTs, PTs, SLPs, counselors, and vision specialists to support student goals
• Support students with ADLs including toileting, transferring, mobility, and communication

Experience You’ll Need:
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in progress required
• DESE certification in Moderate or Severe Special Needs (or eligibility to obtain)
• Experience with ABA, behavioral strategies, and assistive tech (e.g., AAC devices)
• Ability to lift, transfer, and assist with physical/personal care as needed