High School Special Education Teacher
$58,936–$101,744 year
On-siteStoneham, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Design and deliver individualized, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with IEP goals and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for students with intellectual disabilities. Provide explicit training in social skills, self-regulation, and functional communication while implementing evidence-based SEL programs like Zones of Regulation. Collaborate with psychologists, speech pathologists, and behavior specialists to coordinate services and integrate academic, behavioral, and emotional supports using a trauma-informed approach. Utilize assistive technology and visual supports to enhance curriculum access, collect student data for progress monitoring, and communicate regularly with families and outside providers. Participate in IEP meetings, team sessions, and professional development, supporting students in community-based learning and life-skills activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field
- Massachusetts DESE licensure in Moderate or Severe Disabilities (5–12 or All Levels)
- Experience working with students with intellectual disabilities and/or social-emotional needs
- Strong classroom management and behavioral intervention skills
- Ability to adapt instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students
- Employment contingent upon a positive fingerprint and CORI screening
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Special Education, Psychology, or a related discipline
- Familiarity with trauma-informed practices and positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS)
- Experience with functional life skills, vocational readiness, and transition planning
- Training or familiarity with Safety Care Therapeutic Interventions
- Experience working in collaborative team settings
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