Special Education Teacher

Whitney Academy, Inc.; East Freetown (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life & disability insurance

403(b) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Four weeks vacation time

Yearly merit increases

Paid time off (PTO)

Professional development

Job summary

Whitney Academy, Inc. seeks a certified Special Education Teacher for either Moderate 5-12 or Severe Disabilities K-12. The role requires a BA in Special Education (MA certification) and appropriate state credentials.

The candidate will contribute to IEP development and data-driven progress reporting in a full-time school setting in Massachusetts. Expect evaluations for IEPs, Measurable IEP goals, and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Certified in Massachusetts Moderate 5-12 or Severe Disabilities K-12.
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and background checks (RMV, CORI, DSS) are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction based on student needs.
• Develop measurable IEPs from evaluations for IEP development.
• Monitor and implement IEP-related programs accurately.
• Collect and summarize data; prepare written student reports and present progress.

Skills

Massachusetts certification (Moderate

Severe Disabilities K-12 certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Special Education Teacher (Certified in either Moderate 5-12, or Severe Disabilities K-12)

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Special Education Teacher Responsibilities:

• Providing individualized instruction based on student needs
• Conducting evaluations in preparation for IEP development
• Using the results to develop measurable IEPs
• Special Education Teacher is responsible for monitoring IEP related programs to ensure accurate and consistent implementation
• Collecting and summarizing data
• Supervising and training Teacher Aide working in the classroom
• Providing written student reports and presenting student progress at team meetings

Special Education Teacher Requirements:

• Certified in either Massachusetts Moderate 5-12, or Severe Disabilities K-12
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education required, Master’s degree preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• RMV, CORI and DSS checks required
• Full Time (year-round) — 40 hours per week, 225-day school year

Special Education Teacher Benefits:

• Fully Paid Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurances for Single Health Plan
• There Is An Employee Payroll Deduction For A Family Medical & Dental Health Plan
• Four weeks vacation time
• Yearly Merit Increases
• Sick, Holiday and Personal Leave Days
• 403(b) plan
• Tuition Assistance after one year of full time employment
• Professional Development (Continuing Education) support
• Free Gym membership
• A wonderful opportunity for Personal & Professional Growth serving a unique and rewarding student population

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Special Education: 1 year (Preferred)

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement