Special Education Teacher / Transition Specialist Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School - 4.0 Danvers, MA Job Details Full-time $61,816 - $115,986 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Bilingual Community engagement in education Teacher collaboration Student caseload management Teaching workforce readiness Youth career readiness program facilitation Special education assessments Academic IEP goal implementation Family collaboration in education Caseload management Coaching Employment support for young adults Job search strategies for students Employment support plan implementation Mid-level Special education law Employment counseling Career exploration services for students Vocational education instruction Employment support for individuals with disabilities IEP transition plan preparation Teaching life skills in special education Compliance documentation Workforce development advising (career advising) Trade school Specialization in career development instruction Initial student evaluation for IEP development Special education record keeping Student transition planning in special education Training Full Job Description 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! Key Responsibilities 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.