Special Education Teacher (The Learning Center / Post Grad Program)

Anova Education; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Falmouth, Massachusetts is looking for a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves designing educational programs and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities. Candidates must possess a Master's degree with an emphasis in Special Education and appropriate Massachusetts licensure. Responsibilities include collaboration with staff and ongoing assessment of student progress. Join a dedicated team focused on inclusive education with a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts licensure is required.
• Experience with specialized teaching techniques for special education students.
• Willingness to undergo Safety Care training if not already certified.
• Master's degree in Special Education preferred.
• Safety Care training preferred or willing to be trained.
• Experience with specialized teaching techniques for students with disabilities.
• Ability to design or modify curriculum, instructional materials and classroom environments for high school students with disabilities.
• Ability to implement behavioral management strategies.
• Proficiency in vocational instruction/training, travel training, community safety skills, self-determination/advocacy.
• Alternatives may be deemed acceptable by the Superintendent/Director.

Responsibilities

• Administer, score, and analyze data for eligibility determination and program development.
• Collaborate with staff to develop educational programs for special education students.
• Write Individualized Educational Programs with evaluation team members.
• Complete evaluation reports and required documentation.
• Guide teaching assistants in facilitating programming for students.
• Assist general education teachers with inclusion modifications.
• Guide teaching assistants to facilitate program delivery.
• Support inclusion to ensure least restrictive environment participation.
• Pursue professional growth through meetings, conferences, readings, and coursework.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal/Asst. Principal/Special Education Administrator.

Skills

Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities

Behavioral Management Strategies

Curriculum Design/Modification

Vocational Instruction/Training

Community Safety Skills

Self Determination/Advocacy

Education

Master's degree in Special Education

Massachusetts Licensure: Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities

SEI Endorsement

Master's in Special Education

Safety Care training

Job description

Special Education Teacher (The Learning Center / Post Grad Program)

Falmouth High School

2026-2027 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS

• REQUIRED Massachusetts licensure: Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities, All Levels
• Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities 5-12 may be considered.
• SEI endorsement, preferred.
• Master's degree with an emphasis in Special Education preferred.
• Safety Care training preferred or willing to be trained.
• Experience with the use of specialized teaching techniques used with special education students.
• Ability to design or modify curriculum, instructional materials, and classroom environments for students with disabilities at the high school level.
• Ability to implement behavioral management strategies.
• Proficiency in— Vocational instruction/training, travel training, community safety skills, self determination/advocacy
• Such other alternatives as the Superintendent of Schools/Director of Student Services may deem acceptable and appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer, score and analyze formal and informal data to be utilized in special education eligibility determination and individualized education program development.
• Work with other special needs staff, specialists, and administrative personnel in developing educational programs for special education students.
• Work in concert with members of the evaluation TEAM to develop and write reasonably calculated Individualized Educational Programs.
• Complete evaluation and progress reports, educational plan information, and other data required by local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Responsible for ongoing diagnostic/prescriptive programming for children with disabilities.
• Assist general education teachers in the implementation of modifications for inclusionary practices.
• Guide and direct teaching assistants to facilitate programming for students.
• Support inclusionary practices to ensure student participation is in the least restrictive environment.
• Continue to grow in the position through attendance at meetings, conferences, seminars, through readings in professional literature, and through enrollment in college or university courses.
• Such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Principal, Asst. Principal and/or Special Education Building Administrator.

SALARY

In accordance with FEA Unit A Contract

APPLICATION

Please apply until filled to: www.falmouth.k12.ma.us #FHS SpecialEdTeach 27-2 Lori Duerr, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

INTERNAL POSTING DATE:03/24/2026

EXTERNAL POSTING DATE:04/03/2026

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