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A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$82,726 / year median in Massachusetts
+9% projected growth
Job Description
- Sign on Bonus eligible Cardinal Cushing Centers Cardinal Cushing Centers - Hanover, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5790075Application Deadline:
Posted until filledPosted:
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Immediately Job Description At the Cardinal Cushing Centers, we support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing possibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Our programs for students, adults and community members include education, employment training, transition services, residential care, therapeutic and recreational services This role is eligible for a $7,500 sign on, restrictions apply. We are hiring for our Braintree & Hanover location.Hours of Work:
37.5, Monday - Friday following School Calendar;Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plans, prepares and teaches lessons and activities in accordance with goals and objectives outlined in Individual Educational Plan (IEP)/Service Plan
- Manages the performance of assistants assigned to the classroom
- Implements group and individual behavior plans. Requests appropriate assistance when necessary
- Implements recommended therapeutic programs
- Is responsible for classroom supervision at all times
- Works cooperatively with other specialists/teachers to develop curriculum for the improvement of departmentalized educational instruction
- Completes educational forms and reports as directed by the school, local educational agency or Department of Education and attends meetings, completing all required courses as mandated by DESE, DEEC and DCF.
- Attends all faculty meetings/in-services as scheduled
- Assumes lunchroom, recreation and cab duty supervision as scheduled
- Works with students on ADL (Activities of Daily Living) skills to include hygiene, toileting skills, domestic skills, community skills, social behavioral and recreational skills and money management
- Intervenes physically in behaviorally aggressive situations as trained
- Familiar with ABA teaching model and PBIS
- Planning and implementation of discrete trial programming
- Meet regularly with the Program BCBA and other internal TEAM members regarding issues and concerns around student needs.