Special Education Teacher - ABA

East Longmeadow Public Schools; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadow Brook School in East Longmeadow, MA seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher (ABA) to support students with Autism and complex needs. The role emphasizes applying ABA principles, collaborative planning with colleagues, and active communication with families.

The ideal candidate will ensure IEP goals, progress reporting, and annual meetings align with Massachusetts DESE requirements while maintaining a safe and inclusive classroom environment. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching and supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other significant and complex needs.
• Working knowledge of the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Establish and maintain a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment with behavior standards promoting positive social and academic experiences.
• Plan and deliver dynamic, creative lessons reflecting diverse backgrounds while aligning with MA Curriculum Frameworks and Universal Design for Learning.
• Ensure accommodations and modifications to the general education curriculum per each student’s IEP; write goals and progress reports; attend annual meetings.
• Knowledge of state and federal special education laws, regulations and mandates.
• Collaborate with a wide range of colleagues.
• Establish open communication with parents/guardians/caregivers.
• Massachusetts DESE licensure and SEI endorsement.

Responsibilities

• The Role: Meadow Brook School seeks applicants for the position of Special Education Teacher.
• Provide instruction and support for students with Autism and other complex needs.
• Contribute to creating a safe, engaging learning environment with positive behavior expectations.
• Plan and deliver lessons reflecting diverse backgrounds and aligned with MA frameworks and UDL principles.
• Provide appropriate accommodations and modifications to the general education curriculum per IEP.
• Write goals and objectives, complete IEPs and progress reports, and participate in annual meetings.
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams and services.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians/caregivers to promote student progress.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal special education laws and mandates.

Skills

Autism spectrum disorders

Applied Behavior Analysis

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Parent communication

Job description

East Longmeadow Public Schools Meadow Brook School - East Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Special Education Teacher - ABA

Job Details

Job ID: 5955714

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Description

The Role: Meadow Brook School seeks applicants for the position of Special Education Teacher. Qualified candidates must:

• have experience teaching and supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as students with other significant and complex needs.
• have working knowledge of the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
• establish and maintain a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment with standards of student behavior that promote positive social and academic experiences
• plan and deliver dynamic and creative lessons that reflect the diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds of students and that are aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and the principles of Universal Design for Learning
• ensure appropriate accommodations and modifications, as needed, to the general education curriculum for students based upon a variety of instructional techniques, approaches and technologies, in accordance with the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• have knowledge of state and federal special education laws, regulations and mandates. This position requires the ability to write goals and objectives, complete IEPs and progress reports and run annual meetings
• collaborate with a wide range of colleagues
• establish and maintain open lines of communication with parents/guardians/caregivers
• hold Massachusetts DESE Teacher of Students with Moderate and/or Severe Disabilities licensure and SEI teacher endorsement

ELPS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees feel valued, respected and are empowered to be their unique selves. We believe that our administration and District staff should reflect the increasingly diverse community we serve, and that we should be intentional about elevating diverse voices and perspectives as an integral part of our work with students. Together, we can continue to build an inclusive work culture that centers equity, encourages empathy, supports belonging, and embraces cultural diversity as an important asset to the overall success of our schools.

Why You Should Join Our Team

East Longmeadow Public School District is committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and strongly encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.

Welcome to Meadow Brook School

Welcome to Meadow Brook School! Meadow Brook School serves East Longmeadow students in preschool through second grade in a nurturing child centered environment. At Meadow Brook, we feel that reaching children where they are functioning-academically, social, emotional, and physically-is critical to their development. We offer a challenging curriculum that is aligned with the Massachusetts State Frameworks as well special subjects such as Physical Education, Art, Music, Computer Lab, and Library. We also have a comprehensive special education program as well as gifted and talented education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Longmeadow School Committee subscribes to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their race, creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.An applicant for employment with a record expunged pursuant to Section 100F, Section 100G, Section 100H or Section 100K of Chapter 276 of the General Laws may answer 'no record' to an inquiry herein relative to prior arrests, criminal court appearances, juvenile court appearances, adjudications or convictions.

Job Requirements

• All applications are to be submitted online. No hiring is conducted until the results of a CORI and a state mandated fingerprint background checks are successfully completed.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Renee Lodi , Principal
• 607 Parker Street
• East Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01028
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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