ABA-Powered Special Education Teacher - Elementary

Newton Public Schools; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the STRIDE program at Zervas Elementary School in Newton, MA. The role focuses on students with ASD and related disabilities in a sub-separate setting, applying ABA and evidence-based methods to deliver individualized instruction aligned with each IEP goal.

The teacher will supervise students, create developmentally appropriate lesson plans, and collaborate with general educators, specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrators

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• MA teaching license in severe special needs (Elementary level).
• Knowledge of a wide range of disabilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues.
• Ability to use technology effectively.

Responsibilities

• Teach students specific skills and strategies to help them access curriculum.
• Monitor student progress for detailed progress report writing.
• Communicate with colleagues and parents.
• Attend departmental and school-wide meetings.
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students.
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed

Skills

ABA principles

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Data collection

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

MA teaching license in severe special needs (Elementary level)

Job description

Newton Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the STRIDE program at Zervas Elementary School in Newton, MA. The role focuses on students with ASD and related disabilities in a sub-separate setting, applying ABA and evidence-based methods to deliver individualized instruction aligned with each IEP goal.

The teacher will supervise students, create developmentally appropriate lesson plans, and collaborate with general educators, specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrators