Inspiring Special Education Teacher — Severe Disabilities

Assabet Valley Collaborative; Northborough (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Summer hours

Retirement plan

Job summary

Assabet Valley Collaborative is seeking a Special Education Teacher for our REACH 3 classroom in Metrowest/Central Massachusetts. The classroom supports 5-7 students with diverse severe needs, with a team including paraeducators, a nurse, and rotating related services staff (OT, SLP, PT, Music, Vision, etc.).

You will design and deliver accessible curricula and co-create IEPs with a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant Bachelor's degree, may have a Master's, and licensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in special education or related field.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Licensed or working toward MA DESE licensure in Moderate or Severe Disabilities (preferred).
• Bilingual or multilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students using communication devices and mobility supports.
• Deliver individual and small group instruction aligned to Massachusetts state standards.
• Develop and implement life and pre-vocational skills through inclusive, community-based activities.
• Collaborate to develop, present, and implement IEPs with the team.
• Coordinate interventions with related-service providers and adapt curriculum as needed.
• Maintain data systems to inform instruction and progress reports.
• Engage with families and sending districts, and coordinate with in-home providers.
• Supervise and train paraeducators; participate in required trainings.
• Administer statewide assessments where applicable and appropriate.

Skills

Multilingual abilities

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree (Required)

Masters degree preferred

MA DESE license in Moderate/Severe Disabilities preferred

Job description

Assabet Valley Collaborative is seeking a Special Education Teacher for our REACH 3 classroom in Metrowest/Central Massachusetts. The classroom supports 5-7 students with diverse severe needs, with a team including paraeducators, a nurse, and rotating related services staff (OT, SLP, PT, Music, Vision, etc.).

You will design and deliver accessible curricula and co-create IEPs with a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant Bachelor's degree, may have a Master's, and licensure