Special Education Teacher / Transition Specialist
Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School
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Job summary
Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School in Danvers, Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated Special Educator/Transition Specialist to support students with disabilities in developing academic, career, vocational, and independent living skills. This full-time role combines special education instruction with transition and career-focused guidance.
The position requires Moderate Disabilities licensure (5-12), CORI/SORI/SAFIS clearance, and offers robust benefits, including health, dental,
Qualifications
- Moderate Disabilities licensure required (5-12).
- Transition Specialist endorsement preferred.
- Bilingual preferred.
- Satisfactory CORI, SORI, and SAFIS required.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized instruction and academic support to students with disabilities.
- Manage an assigned caseload and develop/monitor IEPs.
- Conduct and support transition and vocational assessments to identify student goals.
- Collaborate with CTAE instructors to integrate special education supports and career-readiness goals.
- Maintain accurate documentation and comply with district procedures.
Skills
Education
Job description
Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School - Danvers, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps
Starting Date: Immediately
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Special Educator / Transition Specialist to support students with disabilities in developing academic, career, vocational, and independent living skills. This full-time position combines special education instruction and case management with transition and career-focused support.
Satisfactory CORI, SORI, and SAFIS required.
Moderate Disabilities licensure required (5-12).
As an employee of Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District, you are offered a number of robust benefits that support you, your family, and your professional growth. More specifically, for most full-time and part-time (in excess of 20 hours per week) employees, we offer:
- Competitive wages that compensate you for your knowledge, skills and abilities in the workplace.
- Generous employer-covered health insurance (Employer/Employee premium cost sharing at 75/25). Coverage options are through the Group Insurance Commission .
- Comprehensive dental insurance through Delta Dental of Massachusetts, currently covering over 90% of dentists throughout Massachusetts.
- Robust vision insurance through EyeMed for glasses, contacts and optical needs.
- Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and free, paid training.
- Supplemental income earning opportunities, such as athletics programming, integration academies, and club advisor positions.
- Affordable term life insurance through the Group Insurance Commission providing your family or loved one(s) with financial security in the event of an unforeseen passing.
- Employee Assistance Programming for behavioral, health, financial planning, and legal resources.
- Wellness programming including spin, yoga, and other classes that are tailored to your busy schedule and health goals.
- And so much more!
- Provide specialized instruction and academic support to students with disabilities.
- Support students during Academic Support Blocks and provide targeted academic interventions.
- Manage an assigned caseload of students with disabilities, including developing and monitoring individualized education programs (IEPs).
- Conduct and support transition and vocational assessments to identify students' strengths, interests, skills, and career goals.
- Assist students in exploring career pathways and identifying employment, training, and post-secondary opportunities.
- Provide job-readiness instruction, coaching, and individualized support.
- Support students in school-based vocational and career-related experiences.
- Collaborate with CTAE instructors to integrate special education supports and career-readiness goals into vocational programming.
- Assist students in developing workplace skills, including communication, professionalism, problem-solving, and self-advocacy.
- Establish relationships with community employers, training programs, and other agencies to expand career and transition opportunities for students.
- Collaborate with families, educators, related service providers, and community partners to support student success.
- Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all applicable special education requirements and district procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or their designee.
Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School - Danvers, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps
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Job ID: 5941665
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: Immediately
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Special Educator / Transition Specialist to support students with disabilities in developing academic, career, vocational, and independent living skills. This full-time position combines special education instruction and case management with transition and career-focused support.
Satisfactory CORI, SORI, and SAFIS required.
Moderate Disabilities licensure required (5-12).
Transition Specialist endorsement preferred.
Bilingual preferred.
As an employee of Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District, you are offered a number of robust benefits that support you, your family, and your professional growth. More specifically, for most full-time and part-time (in excess of 20 hours per week) employees, we offer:
- Competitive wages that compensate you for your knowledge, skills and abilities in the workplace.
- Generous employer-covered health insurance (Employer/Employee premium cost sharing at 75/25). Coverage options are through the Group Insurance Commission .
- Comprehensive dental insurance through Delta Dental of Massachusetts, currently covering over 90% of dentists throughout Massachusetts.
- Robust vision insurance through EyeMed for glasses, contacts and optical needs.
- Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and free, paid training.
- Supplemental income earning opportunities, such as athletics programming, integration academies, and club advisor positions.
- Affordable term life insurance through the Group Insurance Commission providing your family or loved one(s) with financial security in the event of an unforeseen passing.
- Employee Assistance Programming for behavioral, health, financial planning, and legal resources.
- Wellness programming including spin, yoga, and other classes that are tailored to your busy schedule and health goals.
- And so much more!
- Provide specialized instruction and academic support to students with disabilities.
- Support students during Academic Support Blocks and provide targeted academic interventions.
- Manage an assigned caseload of students with disabilities, including developing and monitoring individualized education programs (IEPs).
- Conduct and support transition and vocational assessments to identify students' strengths, interests, skills, and career goals.
- Assist students in exploring career pathways and identifying employment, training, and post-secondary opportunities.
- Provide job-readiness instruction, coaching, and individualized support.
- Support students in school-based vocational and career-related experiences.
- Collaborate with CTAE instructors to integrate special education supports and career-readiness goals into vocational programming.
- Assist students in developing workplace skills, including communication, professionalism, problem-solving, and self-advocacy.
- Establish relationships with community employers, training programs, and other agencies to expand career and transition opportunities for students.
- Collaborate with families, educators, related service providers, and community partners to support student success.
- Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all applicable special education requirements and district procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or their designee.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $61,816 to $115,986 Per Year
Job Categories:
Special Education > Autism
Special Education > Hard of Hearing
Special Education > Life Skills
Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Special Education > Multiple Disabilities
Special Education > Transition Specialist
- At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
- Bachelor degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Kate Burnham , Director of Special Education
- Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School
- Phone: 978-304-4700
- Email: kburnham@essextech.net
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