Severe Special Education Teacher

Millbury Public Schools; Millbury (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbury Public Schools seeks a 1.0 FTE Severe Special Education Teacher for Millbury Memorial Jr/Sr High School. The role focuses on a tailored curriculum for students with severe needs and coordinating the SHINE Transitional Program to align education with post-secondary opportunities.

The teacher will act as liaison with community partners, facilitate job placements, and support transitions into meaningful employment, under the Office of the Superintendent. Immediate start.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Severe Special Education license required or Transition Specialist Endorsement preferred.
• Experience planning, directing, and assisting group and individual instructional activities that are engaging and multi-sensory.
• Strong curriculum design skills with ability to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Strong communication skills and background in partnering with parents/guardians.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement direct instruction for students during school year and non-community days.
• Maintain community outings aligned with program needs.
• Develop curriculum for post-graduate students aligned with academic goals and transferable skills.
• Serve as liaison with community partners and job sites for student placements.
• Collaborate with community businesses to provide local job and skill training opportunities.
• Support multi-disciplinary team members as needed to deliver Core Academic Support.

Skills

MA DESE license

Transition Specialist Endorsement

Co-taught classroom experience

Curriculum design

Communication with parents/guardians

Driving school van

CPR and First Aid certified

Education

Massachusetts Severe Special Education license

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Millbury Public Schools Millbury Memorial Jr/Sr High School - Millbury, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Severe Special Education Teacher

Job Details

Job ID: 5925162

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

MILLBURY PUBLIC SCHOOL
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

VACANCY NOTICE: Sept 314 2026 CLOSING: Until filled

OPENING FOR 2026- 2027 SCHOOL YEAR

1.0 FTE Jr./Sr. High School Severe Special Needs Teacher

DESCRIPTION: As a Severe Special Education Teacher and Transitional Program Coordinator for the SHINE Program at Millbury Junior-Senior High School, you will play a pivotal role in supporting students with severe special needs in their transition to post‑secondary life. Holding a Massachusetts Severe Special Education license is essential for this role. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and implement a tailored curriculum aimed at preparing students for post‑secondary success, focusing on industries aligned with their interests and abilities. Additionally, the Transitional Program Teacher will serve as a liaison between the school and local partners to facilitate job placements while in school, as well as ensure smooth transitions into meaningful employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Possession of:
• MA DESE license in the areas of Teacher of Severe Needs (All Levels);
• or
• Possess a Transition Specialist Endorsement
• Experience in planning, directing, and assisting group and individual instructional activities that are engaging and multi‑sensory
• Experience in a co‑taught classroom setting preferred
• Strong Curriculum Design and Development skills with the ability to accommodate diverse learning styles
• Strong communication skills and a background in working with parents/guardians as partners in the educational process
• Driving the school‑issued van to and from locations within the surrounding areas
• CPR and First Aid certified, preferred

General Duties

• Planning and implementing direct instruction to students during non‑community days
• Maintain consistent and regular community outings in alignment with the programmatic needs
• Create and implement curriculum for post‑graduate students that is aligned with academic goals, transferable skills, and specific interests of students within the program
• Serve as a liaison between existing community partners, as well as fostering new relationships with potential job sites
• Communicate directly and work collaboratively with community partners/businesses in the community to facilitate programmatic opportunities for students to receive job and skills training locally
• Develop and foster relationships with new community partners to best serve our Post‑Graduate students' needs, skill development, and interests.
• When applicable, function as an effective member of a multi‑disciplinary team to provide Core Academic Support and direct instruction to special education students in grades 7‑12 who are taking the MCAS as part of their individualized graduation track.
• Analyze individual student data and use that information to develop measurable goals and objectives and corresponding lessons
• Apply appropriate knowledge to curriculum content/instruction, plan lessons and align assessment of student learning, monitor students' understanding of the curriculum, and adjust instruction, materials, or assessments, using data‑driven techniques as appropriate
• Participate in related school meetings, which are held for the purpose of improving both curricula and extracurricular activities
• Collaborate with the Special Education Department Head/Team Chair to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) addressing students’ needs and function as a liaison/ case manager for designated students.
• Communicate directly and work collaboratively with community partners/businesses in the community to facilitate programmatic opportunities for students to receive job and skills training locally
• Perform other professional duties which the Building Principal or Director of Special Education may require

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Director of Special Education

SALARY: In accordance with the teachers’ contract

WORK YEAR: School Year as approved by the Millbury School Committee and Millbury Teachers’ Association

Position Type: Full‑time

Job Categories

• Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment
• Special Education > Autism
• Special Education > Excessive Needs/Severe/Profound Disabilities
• Special Education > Life Skills
• Special Education > Mentally Disabled
• Special Education > Multiple Disabilities
• Special Education > Transition Specialist

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Christopher Lowe , Principal
• 12 Martin Street
• Millbury, Massachusetts 01527
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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