Elementary Teacher for Students with Autism

TrulyHired; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 63,696 - 123,530; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System

Additional summer pay

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Shore Educational Collaborative in Chelsea, Massachusetts. The role focuses on educating elementary-aged students with Autism and other developmental disabilities, implementing specialized instruction, and fostering communication with families to ensure progress.

This position offers a competitive salary of $63,696.52-$123,530.78 based on experience, alongside participation in the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System and a mandatory summer program starting in 2025.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Moderate or Severe Disabilities.
• Experience with Autism and behavior analysis is preferred.
• Certification in behavioral safety training is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction per each student's IEP.
• Utilize strategies to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress.
• Develop Individual Behavioral Intervention Plans as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis

Experience with students with Autism

Communication skills

Education

Current DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities or Severe Disabilities

Job description

Job Description

Shore Educational Collaborative was established in 1975 as one of 24 educational collaboratives in Massachusetts, providing public special education to students with disabilities. Over 180 students, aged 3-22, attend our school in Chelsea, receiving a comprehensive education and related services.

At Shore, we believe that every person can grow, learn, and achieve goals that are meaningful to them. Our work is guided by our core values - educate, enrich, inspire - and we operate with respect, integrity, accountability, and compassion. We center our students, striving to be exceptional in our programs while honoring our community of diverse backgrounds, experiences, beliefs, and perspectives. We believe in collaboration and a strong team, with an 88% retention rate of professional staff. We’re excited for you to join us.

Role and Responsibilities

Shore Educational Collaborative is hiring a Special Education Teacher to educate Elementary-Aged students with Autism and/or other developmental disabilities.

• Provide specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP while addressing grade-level content standards with modifications and accommodations as necessary.
• Utilize positive reinforcement, behavior modification, and classroom routines to shape positive behaviors and create an inclusive safe environment where learning can occur both academically and socially/emotionally.
• Implement a collaborative relationship with each student's service providers.
• Maintain regular communication with the families of students in your classroom regarding their progress.
• Develop and implement Individual Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) where necessary.

Qualifications and Requirements

Current DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities or Severe Disabilities preferred. Experience working with students with Autism and knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis preferred. Candidates who are close to licensure, who are eligible for licensure, or who have a different DESE license and are willing to pursue the appropriate licensure will be considered.

All school staff who may be expected to manage behavior must obtain and maintain certification in Shore's approved behavioral safety training program (Safety Care or equivalent). These skills are essential to ensuring the safety of all program participants and staff, and to meet state and federal requirements related to the safe implementation of behavior intervention plans.

Benefits

Salary range: $63,696.52-$123,530.78 commensurate with experience and education.

This position will include a mandatory, five week annual summer program, starting with the summer of 2025. Summer pay is in addition to the salary above.

Teachers in Educational Collaboratives participate in the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System.