Special Education Teacher

Applitrack; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Medford Public Schools is seeking a Middle School Special Education Teacher for the Connections Program, with ABA experience to manage a small therapeutic classroom. The teacher will design and implement ABA curricula, coordinate with a BCBA and ETP, and support students with IEPs through discrete trial training and progress monitoring.

The role requires collaboration with paraprofessionals, collection of data, preparation of progress reports, and commitment to creating a structured, positive

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Special Education preferred.
• ABA experience required.
• 3+ years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement curriculum aligned with state frameworks.
• Maintain individual student program books and progress docs.
• Coordinate with BCBA and Evaluation Team Leader on student needs.
• Supervise paraprofessional staff and allocate classroom duties.
• Complete educational assessments and portfolio documentation.
• Develop IEPs, progress reports, and related formal documents.
• Create a structured classroom environment with positive behavior supports.
• Be available to students and families outside instructional hours if needed.
• Monitor student progress and alert appropriate teams when meetings are needed.

Skills

ABA experience

Case management

Curriculum planning

Paraprofessional supervision

Education

Master's degree in Special Education

Tools

VB-MAPPs

Job description

Middle School Special Education Teacher: Connections Program

Medford Public Schools is seeking a special education teacher with ABA experience for the Medford Connections program. This position includes case management of students requiring specialized ABA supports within a small therapeutic learning environment. The program goal is to provide students with the skill instruction they need to be successful. A strong background in design and implementation of ABA curriculum is essential to this role.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing curriculum aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Maintenance of individual student program books.
• Planning and implementation of discrete trial programming.
• Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessional staff assigned to the classroom or to specific students under the teacher's scope of direct or indirect supervision.
• Completing Educational Assessments, VBMAPPS, collaborative FBAs, MCAS Alt portfolios, etc.
• Act as liaison for a caseload of students, to ensure full implementation of student IEPs, monitor student progress, support student programming, and alert the Evaluation Team Leader of any need to convene a Team meeting.
• Participation in the development of Individualized Education Programs, Progress Reports and other formalized documentation requirements.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior and procedures, and maintain order in the classroom through implementation of positive behavioral supports, as well as implementation of individual student behavior intervention plans.
• Be available to students and parent for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Meet regularly with the Program BCBA, Evaluation Team Leader and Special Education Program Coordinator regarding issues and concerns around student needs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities consistent with this role/position as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services, Special Education Coordinator.

Job Requirements

Degree Preferred: Master

Experience Preferred: 3 Years

Salary

Salary is in accordance with the Medford Teachers Association Contract:

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