Special Education Teacher (The Learning Center Program)

Falmouth Public Schools; Falmouth (MA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Falmouth Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for The Learning Center at Falmouth High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on designing individualized academic programs for students with moderate to severe disabilities in alignment with IEP goals and Curriculum Standards.

Responsibilities include developing instructional plans, collecting progress data, and collaborating with related service providers and families to support student success in a high school

Qualifications

• Requires Massachusetts licensure: Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (all levels)
• Transition Specialist Endorsement preferred; SEI endorsement preferred
• Master's degree with emphasis 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 and materials for high school students with disabilities
• Ability to implement behavioral management strategies
• Proficiency in Social Skills, Life Skills, Pre-Vocational instruction and related areas

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement individualized academic programming aligned with IEP goals
• Complete evaluation and progress reports and data required by guidelines
• Deliver instruction across a range of academic levels using differentiated strategies
• Adapt curriculum materials and assessments for diverse needs
• Provide direct instruction in functional academics, literacy, math, communication, and life skills
• Utilize assistive technology and AAC systems to support learning
• Collect and analyze data on student progress toward objectives
• Collaborate with related service providers, general education teachers, families, and community agencies
• Create and maintain an inclusive classroom environment promoting independence and self-advocacy
• Lead transition planning and postsecondary goal development
• Assist general education teachers with modifications for inclusionary practices
• Guide teaching assistants and support inclusionary practices in least restrictive environments
• Other duties as assigned by building administrators

Connaissances

Special education techniques

Curriculum adaptation

Inclusion strategies

Data collection/IEP progress

AAC/assistive tech

Behavior management

Formation

Massachusetts licensure: TSBDS

Transition Specialist Endorsement

SEI endorsement

Master's in Special Education

Safety Care training

Description du poste

POSTING of VACANCY

Special Education Teacher (The Learning Center)

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).
• Transition Specialist Endorsement Preferred
• 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— Social Skills, Life Skills, Pre-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

• Develop and implement individualized academic programming for students with moderate to severe disabilities in alignment with IEP goals and Curriculum Standards.
• Complete evaluation and progress reports, educational plan information, and other data required by local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Deliver instruction across a wide range of academic levels using differentiated teaching strategies and multiple instructional modalities, including visual, auditory, technology-based, and hands-on learning approaches.
• Adapt curriculum materials, assessments, and instructional methods to meet diverse cognitive, communication, behavioral, and learning needs.
• Provide direct instruction in functional academics, literacy, mathematics, communication, executive functioning, and life skills within a high school setting.
• Utilize evidence-based practices, assistive technology, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems to support student learning and engagement.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain data on student progress toward academic and IEP objectives to inform instruction and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with related service providers, general education teachers, paraprofessionals, families, and community agencies to support student success across settings.
• Create and maintain a structured, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes independence, self-advocacy, and positive behavioral supports.
• Modify and scaffold instruction to support students participating in inclusion opportunities, vocational experiences, and community-based learning activities.
• Collaborate with Post-Secondary lead teachers in the development and maintain partnerships with community businesses and organizations to provide students with disabilities meaningful, supervised opportunities to build vocational, job-readiness, and career exploration skills in alignment with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Lead the development and implementation of transition planning services, including conducting age-appropriate transition assessments, contributing to Transition Planning Forms (TPFs), and supporting measurable postsecondary goals related to education/training, employment, and independent living.
• Collaborate with families, related service providers, adult service agencies, and community partners to support successful transitions to postsecondary opportunities and continuity of services beyond high school.
• Assist general education teachers as needed in the implementation of modifications for inclusionary practices.
• Guide and direct teaching assistants to facilitate programming for students in the school and in the community.
• Support inclusionary practices to ensure student participation is in the least restrictive and meaningful school environments.
• Other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal, Asst. Principal and/or Special Education Building Administrator.

SALARY: In accordance with FEA Unit A Contract

EOE: The School Committee affirms a policy which guarantees equal employment opportunity in the recruitment, application, selection, compensation, retention, transfer, promotion, benefits, work assignment and career progression process without discrimination for reasons of individual's race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, ancestry, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information.

*race includes traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length, and protective hairstyles."

Complete GBA -  Affirmative Action Policy can be found here: Falmouth Public Schools Policy Manual