Severe Special Education Teacher Millbury Public Schools - 2.3 Millbury, MA Job Details Full-time 10 hours ago Qualifications Family collaboration in education Individualized instructions Parent communication in school administration Special Education Certification Personalized learning curriculum development Full Job Description

MILLBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLOFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENTVACANCY NOTICE

Sept 314 2026

CLOSING:

Until filled

OPENING FOR 2026- 2027 SCHOOL YEAR1.0 FTE

Jr./Sr. High School Severe Special Needs Teacher

DESCRIPTION

As a Severe Special Education Teacher and Transitional Program Coordinator for the SHINE Program at Millbury Junior-Senior High School, you will play a pivotal role in supporting students with severe special needs in their transition to post-secondary life. Holding a Massachusetts Severe Special Education license is essential for this role. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and implement a tailored curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, focusing on industries aligned with their interests and abilities. Additionally, the Transitional Program Teacher will serve as a liaison between the school and local partners to facilitate job placements while in school, as well as ensure smooth transitions into meaningful employment opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of:

MA DESE license in the areas of Teacher of Severe Needs (All Levels);orPossess a Transition Specialist Endorsement Experience in planning, directing, and assisting group and individual instructional activities that are engaging and multi-sensoryExperience in a co-taught classroom setting preferredStrong Curriculum Design and Development skills with the ability to accommodate diverse learning stylesStrong communication skills and a background in working with parents/guardians as partners in the educational processDriving the school-issued van to and from locations within the surrounding areasCPR and First Aid certified, preferred

GENERAL DUTIES

Planning and implementing direct instruction to students during non-community daysMaintain consistent and regular community outings in alignment with the programmatic needs Create and implement curriculum for post-graduate students that is aligned with academic goals, transferable skills, and specific interests of students within the programServe as a liaison between existing community partners, as well as fostering new relationships with potential job sitesCommunicate directly and work collaboratively with community partners/businesses in the community to facilitate programmatic opportunities for students to receive job and skills training locallyDevelop and foster relationships with new community partners to best serve our Post-Graduate students' needs, skill development, and interests. When applicable, function as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide Core Academic Support and direct instruction to special education students in grades 7-12 who are taking the MCAS as part of their individualized graduation track. Analyze individual student data and use that information to develop measurable goals and objectives and corresponding lessonsApply appropriate knowledge to curriculum content/instruction, plan lessons and align assessment of student learning, monitor students' understanding of the curriculum, and adjust instruction, materials, or assessments, using data-driven techniques as appropriateParticipate in related school meetings, which are held for the purpose of improving both curricula and extracurricular activitiesCollaborate with the Special Education Department Head/Team Chair to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) addressing students needs and function as a liaison/ case manager for designated students.

Communicate directly and work collaboratively with community partners/businesses in the community to facilitate programmatic opportunities for students to receive job and skills training locallyPerform other professional duties which the Building Principal or Director of Special Education may require

REPORTS TO

Building Principal and Director of Special Education SALARY:

In accordance with the teachers contract

WORK YEAR

School Year as approved by the Millbury School Committee and Millbury Teachers Association

LETTER OF APPLICATION

A cover letter, resume, copy of college transcripts, copy of licensure, and three letters of reference should be sent to: Christopher Lowe, PrincipalMillbury Jr./Sr. High School12 Martin StreetMillbury, MA 01527(

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