SCEC Special Education Teacher (Freetown Elementary School ~ 12 months)

South-Coast-Educational-Collaborative; Swansea (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

South Coast Educational Collaborative’s Freetown Elementary School in Swansea, MA seeks a Special Education Teacher for a 12-month term. The role requires implementing Massachusetts frameworks, collaborative planning, and delivering inclusive instruction to students with IEP goals.

The classroom operates with a 1:2 staff-to-student ratio, a 205-day program, and active family partnership; candidates must hold MA licensure in Special Education and be prepared to participate in a supportive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and MA licensure in Special Education.
• CPR/First Aid and CPI within 30 days of hire; 7-D license or higher preferred.
• Ability to adapt to changing student needs and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates currency in the curriculum and aligns instruction with Massachusetts frameworks.
• Participates in student-centered meetings to develop individualized programming.
• Collaborates with related service providers to implement IEP goals.
• Plans instruction and assessment; promotes inclusion and positive learning environments.
• Writes reports, develops IEPs, and tracks student progress.

Skills

CPS knowledge

PBIS

SCERTS

Deeper Learning

Collaborative Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Massachusetts licensure in Special Education (Moderate Disabilities, PreK-8 or Severe Disabilities)

Master’s degree in special education (preferred)

Job description

SCEC Special Education Teacher (Freetown Elementary School ~ 12 months)

South Coast Educational Collaborative Freetown Elementary School - Swansea, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5905517

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

I. Demonstrates currency in the curriculum.

- Demonstrates a working knowledge of the core curriculum for Special Education in alignment with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks

- Keeps current in the various curricular and special education fields and applies that knowledge to the instructional program.

- Contributes to the ongoing evaluation of the curriculum.

II. Conducts effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction

- Participate in student-centered team meetings to develop individualized programming for students

- Collaborate with related service providers to plan, prepare, and implement all aspects of each student’s educational goals and objectives according to their IEPs.

- Effectively plans instruction and assessment for students. Adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate.

- Effectively plans, facilitates, and participates in inclusion activities throughout the host school and within the community.

III. Manages the classroom environments and creates atmospheres that are positive for student learning and involvement.

- Classroom environments include all SCEC classrooms as well as any class or activity SCEC students are included in with the host school.

- Becomes trained in Collaborative Problem Solving and utilizes strategies in class.

IV. Delivers instruction effectively.

- The teacher makes learning goals clear and uses appropriate instructional techniques.

- The teacher evaluates, tries innovative approaches, and refines strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.

V. Promotes and communicates high standards and expectations for student achievement.

- Provide guidance and oversee a learning team of paraprofessionals, Related Service Providers and Therapists.

- Ability to work as a positive, productive member of the instructional team to maximize student outcomes and independence.

VI. Promotes equity and appreciation of diversity and strives to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning.

- The teacher demonstrates an appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals.

VII. Fulfills all professional responsibilities.

- Cooperates in interactions with parents/guardians, including but not limited to being an active participant in the Family Partnership Network.

- Write reports, develops IEPs, maintain data collection employing research-based best practice strategies to demonstrate student progress and adjust student goals.

- Work with expert consultants to develop effective support systems for students.

- Shares responsibility with all program leaders for accomplishing the goals and priorities of South Coast Educational Collaborative.

- Exercises reflection on teaching and education and embraces the concept of continuous learning.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,250 to $105,044 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Welcome to Freetown Elementary School

The Freetown Elementary classroom has a 205-day program that offers a structured learning environment within the inclusionary setting of a public elementary school. This classroom provides comprehensive educational services to students in Kindergarten through grade three who present with social-emotional challenges. Our goal is to prepare students to transition back into their district schools by implementing a Step-Up (students from public day classrooms) and Step-Down (students from district regular education classrooms) environment. The educational team works closely with district personnel to ensure that all students are therapeutically supported as needed to ensure their success during their transition back to their neighborhood school. This classroom has an average enrollment of 8 students and a 1:2 staff-to-student ratio. The Freetown Elementary classroom has high standards for academics that are aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and the Common Core Curriculum. Our mission is to develop student success across educational environments so that students will successfully transition to a less restrictive educational setting. We achieve this by providing cutting-edge services that are based on brain-based therapeutic researched best practices. Academic and social-emotional growth are facilitated through specialized counseling, individualized academic instruction, brain-based therapeutic supports and supported transition opportunities. Professional development in curriculum design and brain-based therapeutic supports is a priority. All educators receive rich professional development in the form of scheduled release days for professional learning, embedded professional development, regular staff meetings, focused teacher meetings, and routine consultation from outside expert consultants. All families are invited to participate in the program’s family consult model. The mission of the family consult model is to support parents/caregivers by providing continuity of care and services between school, home and community environments. Family consult is coordinated by a social worker and is led by a clinical psychologist in consultation with a developmental pediatrician and any other professionals working with the student or family. This global approach to learning supports family stability, regulation and social connectedness, thereby providing the student with a solid foundation for performance and success.

Job Requirements

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University.
  - Massachusetts Department of Education Licensure in Special Education Moderate Disabilities, PreK-8 or Severe Disabilities, all levels.
  - Certification in CPR/First Aid within 30 days of hire and commitment to keep certification current.
  - Certification in CPI within 30 days of hire and commitment to keep certification current.
  - 7-D License within 30 days of hire and commitment to keep license current.
  - Participation in a mentor program that focuses on PBIS, SCERTS, & Deeper Learning, and Collaborative Problem Solving
  - Demonstrated ability to adapt to the needs of a changing student population.
  - Able to demonstrate compassion, empathy and composure in difficult situations
  - Participation in an assessment designed to measure the participant’s competency in specific knowledge and skills described in the Massachusetts Frameworks for ELA and Mathematics.
  - Ability to lift 39 pounds independently.
  - Take and pass the online Ethics training and exam.
  Three references or two letters of recommendation is required.
  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  - Master’s degree in special education or current matriculation in a Special Education Master’s Degree Program
  - SEI Endorsement
  - Energetic, self-motivated, and organized
  - Experience in program development to develop learning opportunities for students
  - Experience with and knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and MCAS
  - Experience in classroom management and implementing therapeutic, behavioral systems
  - Ability to use technology to enhance instructional and professional responsibilities
  - Experience working with students with a variety of educational, communication, cognitive, and social/emotional needs
  - Knowledge of best instructional practices to maximize individual independence and success
  - Understanding of the Deeper Learning six C’s, and the four elements and pedagogical practices.
  - Development of the knowledge and skills to design and implement Deeper Learning pedagogical practices.
  - Demonstrated understanding of Collaborative Problem-solving (CPS) or willingness to learn and adapt its principles and techniques with students, staff and families.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Lisa Martiesian , Associate Executive Director
• 2201 G. A. R. Hwy
• Swansea, Massachusetts 02777
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]