Special Education Teacher (Transition Program for 18-22)
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteMarlborough, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Design and deliver individualized instruction blending functional social skills, vocational training, and community-based learning for young adults aged 18-22. Co-design and adapt comprehensive curricula through small and whole group activities while partnering with families, agencies, and employers to implement team-drafted IEPs. Provide ongoing supervision to paraeducators and conduct assessments to inform data-driven instruction and progress reports. Cultivate student independence by fostering problem-solving skills and decision-making while balancing academic expectations with necessary accommodations. Collaborate with related service providers to compile results for re-evaluations and maintain compliance with federal and state regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Believes students are successful when they are given positive reinforcement and behavioral supports.
- Prioritizes an instructional focus with a blend of the following: Functional social and life skills, Vocational and higher education training and support, Community based learning opportunities.
- Cultivates and facilitates communication between school and vocational sites.
- Empowers and fosters the skills for students to become problem solvers and independent decision makers.
- Commits to planning rigorous, meaningful instruction.
- Gains enjoyment from using students' skill set to support diverse learners reach their full potential.
- Is skilled at co-designing and adapting a comprehensive curriculum to best meet the daily and personalized learning needs of students through individual, small and whole group activities.
- Balances high academic and behavioral expectations with necessary accommodations and modifications.
- Co-designs and collaborates with families, sending districts, adult service agencies, employers, and in-home service providers.
- Partners with students and all those invested in their success to develop, present, and implement team drafted IEPs.
- Provides ongoing supervision and coaching of paraeducators.
- Works with team members to establish and implement student centered and sustainable data systems that will inform instruction and generate progress reports.
- Conducts necessary assessments and compiles the assessment results of the related service providers for the 3-year re-evaluations.
- Participates in required trainings/professional development.
- Encourages and fosters passion and enthusiasm for the work of the classroom.
- Adhere to established federal, state, and local laws and regulations (FERPA, HIPAA, and IDEA).
- Experience working in schools, nonprofits, human service organizations.
- Designs, delivers, and adapts curriculum with a team to meet students' needs.
- Develops a comprehensive and accessible schedule that maximizes instructional time through individual, small group, and whole group activities.
- Ability to thrive within a team while also being able to work independently.
- Ability to engage with conflict and core tensions.
- Valid driver's license, safe driving record and ability to transport students in AVC vehicles (vans).
- Bachelor's Required
- Licensed or working toward licensure from MA DESE in Moderate or Severe Disabilities
Desired Qualifications
- Masters Degree Preferred
- Bilingual or multilingual is a plus
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