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.
High School Special Education Teacher SEEM Collaborative - 4.3 Stoneham, MA Job Details Full-time $58,936 - $101,744 a year 2 hours ago Qualifications Learning styles adaptability Bachelor's degree Working with students Instructional adaptability Student engagement classroom management Special Education Certification Full Job Description SEEM Collaborative is seeking a compassionate, highly motivated, and skilled Special Education Teacher to join our Campus Academy High School team. This teacher will lead a self-contained classroom designed for students in grades 12+ with intellectual disabilities who require support in social skills, social-emotional learning (SEL), and functional academics. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with complex learning profiles and emotional regulation challenges.
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field. Massachusetts DESE licensure in Moderate or Severe Disabilities (5-12 or All Levels). Experience working with students with intellectual disabilities and/or social-emotional needs. Strong classroom management and behavioral intervention skills. Ability to adapt instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and deliver individualized, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with IEP goals and the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Provide explicit instruction in social skills, self-regulation, coping strategies, and functional communication. Implement evidence-based SEL programs (e.g., Zones of Regulation, Social Thinking, Second Step) adapted to meet students' cognitive levels. Develop and maintain a structured, predictable, and supportive classroom environment. Collaborate with school psychologists, social workers, speech and language pathologists, and behavior specialists to provide coordinated services. Integrate academic, behavioral, and emotional supports into daily instruction using a trauma-informed approach. Utilize assistive technology, visual supports, and other tools to enhance access to the curriculum. Collect and analyze student data to inform instruction, progress monitoring, and IEP development. Communicate regularly with families, caregivers, and outside service providers to ensure consistency across settings. Participate in IEP meetings, team meetings, and professional development sessions. Support students in community-based learning, vocational exploration, or life-skills activities as appropriate.
Preferred:
Master's degree in Special Education, Psychology, or a related discipline. Familiarity with trauma-informed practices and positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS). Experience with functional life skills, vocational readiness, and transition planning. Training or familiarity with Safety Care Therapeutic Interventions Experience working in collaborative team settings. Employment contingent upon a positive fingerprint and CORI screening.
