Middle School Teacher for Students with Autism Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

Middle School Teacher for Students with Autism Iowa City Community School District – 4.1 Chelsea, MA Job Details Full-time $56,965 – $112,435 a year 17 hours ago Qualifications Applied behavior analysis Working with people with disabilities Working with people with autism Mid-level Experience working with students Full Job Description Shore Educational Collaborative was established in 1975 as one of 24 educational collaboratives in Massachusetts, providing public special education to students with disabilities. Over 180 students, aged 3-22, attend our school in Chelsea, receiving a comprehensive education and related services. At Shore, we believe that every person can grow, learn, and achieve goals that are meaningful to them. Our work is guided by our core values – educate, enrich, inspire – and we operate with respect, integrity, accountability, and compassion. We center our students, striving to be exceptional in our programs while honoring our community of diverse backgrounds, experiences, beliefs, and perspectives. We believe in collaboration and a strong team, with an 88% retention rate of professional staff. We’re excited for you to join us.

Role and Responsibilities:

Shore Educational Collaborative is hiring a Special Education Teacher to educate Middle School-Aged students with Autism and/or other developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities include:

Provide specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP while addressing grade-level content standards with modifications and accommodations as necessary. Utilize positive reinforcement, behavior modification, and classroom routines to shape positive behaviors and create an inclusive safe environment where learning can occur both academically and socially/emotionally. Implement a collaborative relationship with each student’s service providers. Maintain regular communication with the families of students in your classroom regarding their progress. Develop and implement Individual Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) where necessary. Current DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities or Severe Disabilities preferred. Experience working with students with Autism and knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis preferred. Candidates who are close to licensure, who are eligible for licensure, or who have a different DESE license and are willing to pursue the appropriate licensure will be considered.

Salary range:

$56,965-$112,435, commensurate with experience and education. View our salary schedule here . This position will include a mandatory, five week annual summer program, ideally starting with the summer of 2025. Summer pay is additional, and not included in the salary above. Teachers in Educational Collaboratives participate in the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System.