Special Education Teacher: Substantially Separate ASD/High Needs Program

Sylvania; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a Special Education Teacher for our substantially separate program in Beverly, MA, serving students with intensive needs including global cognitive delays or Autism Spectrum diagnoses.

Your role involves direct instruction, planning accommodations, and collaboration with staff to meet district requirements, while assessing student progress and maintaining an inclusive, asset-based approach with families.

Qualifications

• Requires MA DESE licensure in moderate or severe disabilities and SEI Endorsement within one year of start date.
• Minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the appropriate content area.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction for students.
• Prepare lessons with accommodations reflecting differences and learning styles.
• Plan and use instructional strategies reflecting understanding of learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Manage student behavior to maintain an effective learning environment in line with district/state guidelines.
• Collaborate with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods per district requirements.
• Provide timely substitute plans as necessary.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning through formal and informal testing.
• Maintain an asset-based mindset to help all students succeed academically.
• Communicate respectfully with parents/guardians about student progress and language acquisition.
• Analyze and utilize student data to develop curriculum that meets diverse learners' needs.

Education

Master's Degree

MA DESE licensure (moderate/severe disabilities)

SEI Endorsement

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Special Education Teacher for our substantially separate program for students with intensive needs who require individualized instruction across all academic areas. Students typically have either global cognitive delays or a diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction for students
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences and learning styles
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, and materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of learning styles and needs of students assigned
• Manage student behavior to achieve an effective learning environment and in compliance with district and state guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Provide timely and appropriate plans for substitutes as necessary.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning through formal and informal testing.
• Persistent belief in the potential for all students to succeed academically with an asset-based mindset
• Ability to communicate respectfully and in a culturally proficient manner with parents/guardians about student progress and language acquisition
• Ability to analyze and utilize student data to develop and/or co-create curriculum and instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners.

Requirements

• MA DESE licensure in moderate or severe disabilities; severe disabilities preferred
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement (required within one year of start date)
• At leastthree (3)years of relevant experience preferred
• Minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the appropriate content area

Compensation

• Compensation is set in accordance with the Beverly Teachers Association Unit A collective bargaining agreement and is commensurate with experience and education.

Employment Eligibility

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a CORI and SORI background check and fingerprint-based national criminal history check, in accordance with Massachusetts law.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.