Special Education Teacher – 12 Months

South-Coast-Educational-Collaborative

Seekonk (MA)

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USD 60,000 - 105,000

Full time

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Job summary

South Coast Educational Collaborative Seekonk North Elementary School K-5 in Seekonk, Massachusetts seeks a Special Education Teacher for a 12-month position. The role focuses on emotionally disabled and learning disabled populations and requires adherence to IEP goals and collaboration with related service providers.

The ideal candidate holds MA licensure in Special Education and a bachelor’s degree, with CPR/First Aid, CPI, and 7-D certifications highly preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Massachusetts licensure in Special Education for the appropriate grades.
CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
CP I certification within 30 days of hire.
7-D license within 30 days of hire.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to a changing student population.
Three references or two letters of recommendation.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates currency in the core curriculum aligned with Massachusetts Frameworks.
Participates in student-centered team meetings to develop individualized programming for students.
Collaborates with related service providers to plan, prepare, and implement IEP goals.
Effectively plans instruction and assessments and adjusts materials as needed.
Facilitates inclusion activities across the host school and community.
Delivers instruction using effective goals and instructional techniques.
Communicates with families and partners to support student progress.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Student assessment planning

Collaboration with service providers

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Technology integration

CPS/Deeper Learning familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Massachusetts Special Ed licensure

Master’s degree in Special Education (preferred)

Tools

PBIS

SCERTS

Deeper Learning practices

Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS)

Job description

South Coast Educational Collaborative Seekonk North Elementary School K-5 - Seekonk, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Special Education Teacher - 12 Months

South Coast Educational Collaborative Seekonk North Elementary School K-5 - Seekonk, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5941155

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Position Type: Full-time

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

Job Description

I. Demonstrates currency in the curriculum.
- a. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the core curriculum for Special Education in alignment with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
- b. Keeps current in the various curricular and special education fields and applies that knowledge to the instructional program.
- c. Contributes to the ongoing evaluation of the curriculum.
II. Conducts effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction
- a. Participate in student-centered team meetings to develop individualized programming for students
- b. Collaborate with related service providers to plan, prepare, and implement all aspects of each student’s educational goals and objectives according to their IEPs.
- c. Effectively plans instruction and assessment for students. Adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate.
- d. 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.
- a. Classroom environments include all SCEC classrooms as well as any class or activity SCEC students are included in with the host school.
- b. Becomes trained in Collaborative Problem Solving and utilizes strategies in class
IV. Delivers instruction effectively.
- a. The teacher makes learning goals clear and uses appropriate instructional techniques.
- b. 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.
- a. Provide guidance and oversee a learning team of paraprofessionals, Related Service Providers and Therapists.
- b. 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
- a. The teacher demonstrates an appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals.
VII. Fulfills all professional responsibilities
- a. Cooperates in interactions with parents/guardians, including but not limited to actively communicating with families
- b. Write reports, develops IEPs, maintains transition related data collection employing research-based best practice strategies to demonstrate student progress and adjust student goals
- c. Work with expert consultants to develop effective support systems for students
- d. Shares responsibility with all program leaders for accomplishing the goals and priorities of South Coast Educational Collaborative
- e. Exercises reflection on teaching and education and embraces the concept of continuous learning.

Welcome to Seekonk North Elementary School K-5

The Seekonk North Elementary School provides educational services to students between the ages of 8 and 11 years with an educational diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, moderate to severe cognitive delays, sensory processing and communication challenges, neuromotor deficits, and/or medical and psychiatric challenges.The primary goal is to promote functional independence for each of its students who face multiple challenges and to maximize each student’s potential in the areas of self-regulation, social skill development, communication and academics. This goal is carried over into a regular school and/or community setting.Educators incorporate research-based best practices with supports provided by continual professional development, technical assistance, and a network of expert consultants. Grades Kindergarten through 5.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University.
Massachusetts Department of Education Licensure in Special Education Moderate Disabilities, PreK-8 or 5-12 or Severe Disabilities, all levels.
Certification in CPR/First Aid within 30 days of hire and commitment to keep certification current.
Demonstrated ability to be agile in dealing with agility.
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.
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 create 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, developmental, 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.