Special Education RISE Teacher

Special Education RISE Teacher Stoneham Public Schools Stoneham Central Middle School - Stoneham, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Stoneham Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5710718

Application Deadline:

May 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 31, 2026 Job Description Stoneham Public Schools is seeking an experienced special educator to work with students at the Central Middle School whose lessons are given primarily in the school's RISE (Reaching Independence through Structured Environments) Program. The district is seeking a person with training and expertise in specialized instructional methods, assessment and extensive knowledge of research-based best practices to teach students with individual educational plans (IEP). In addition to providing intensive, specialized instruction to address IEP goals and objectives, this RISE teacher will collaborate and consult with classroom teachers, school adjustment counselors, BCBAs, and classroom support personnel. This teacher will participate in on-going data team meetings and closely monitor the progress of all students in the RISE classroom. This special educator's role will also include teaching subjects in the classroom and conducting academic evaluations for initial and annual student evaluations. The RISE teacher requires knowledge of formal diagnostic assessments and the ability to interpret and analyze results in order to provide oral and written evaluation and progress reports.

Qualifications:

MA DESE license in

Severe Special Needs Program:

RISE (Reaching Independence through Structured Environments) Program

Schools:

Stoneham Middle School Stoneham Public Schools- Stoneham Educators Association Salary Schedule Effective July 1, 2026 through June 30,2027 Step B B15 M M15 M30 M45 M60 M75/Doc 1 62,751 65,132 67,513 69,205 70,896 72,602 74,307 76,960 2 64,971 67,337 69,706 71,416 73,124 74,834 76,542 79,198 3 67,937 70,302 72,666 74,373 76,086 77,792 79,498 82,155 4 70,908 73,275 75,642 77,349 79,055 80,759 82,463 85,116 5 73,855 76,224 78,592 80,296 82,002 83,708 85,418 88,071 6 76,814 79,179 81,544 83,252 84,961 86,671 88,379 91,033 7 80,513 82,881 85,244 86,962 88,676 90,389 92,103 94,757 8 84,221 86,592 88,961 90,666 92,372 94,077 95,781 98,438 9 88,667 91,033 93,401 95,107 96,813 98,523 100,232 102,886 10 95,064 96,455 97,843 99,548 101,255 102,962 104,668 107,323 11 - 98,422 106,675 108,426 110,178 111,930 113,683 116,335 12 100,422 108,675 110,426 112,178 113,930 115,683 118,335 The RISE program is a multi-tiered program depending on the needs of the learner. RISE is a community made up of diverse students with a wide range of interests, abilities, and skill sets. These students present with challenges in the areas of social thinking, self-awareness, executive functioning, perspective-taking, and emotional and sensory regulation. The mission of RISE at Stoneham Middle School is to ensure a supportive, cohesive, and challenging middle school learning environment for students who exhibit difficulties with academics, social thinking, executive functioning, and emotional regulation. Students receiving supports in the RISE program at the middle school level may require intensive academic, social, emotional, executive functioning, and/or communication support and receive most of their instruction in a substantially separate special education classroom. Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) instruction are infused in the classroom with a focus on reinforcement systems and consistent behavior management programs. The services include a combination of supported inclusion, small group activities and incidental teaching strategies to students in grades 6-8. Goals for students center on increased skills in academics, recreation, social, communication, self-care, motor and behavior management in addition to flexibility and self-advocacy. The program strives for cohesion by collaborating with individuals. These skills are approached in a variety of settings to promote generalization of the skills. A special education teacher oversees the programs and is supported by several paraprofessionals. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst supports the RISE program at the middle school. The BCBA consults with all program staff and provides ongoing training on ABA methodologies. In addition, a speech/language pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, school adjustment counselor and psychologist are part of the classroom interdisciplinary team. Inclusion opportunities are structured for each student based on the student's areas of strength and need. Typically, students will be included in the school community for socialization. These activities provide opportunities for students to practice social interactions, communication programs, and recreation skills in more natural situations. The amount of time included for these activities is individualized based on class structure, target goals, and student interest. Participation in core curriculum classrooms is determined for each student individually and often focuses on one academic area at a time with a gradual increase in time or activities across the school year. Special classes such as art, physical education, and music can take place in a specialized classroom or in the inclusion setting. The school adjustment counselor and psychologist are available to families to provide support and community outreach. Related services for all middle school special education students may include: ? Speech and Language Therapy ? Occupational Therapy ? Physical Therapy ? Adaptive Physical Education ? Psychology/Social Work ? Emotional/Behavioral Support ? Social Pragmatics ? Applied Behavior Analysis Services ? Augmentative Communication / Assistive Technology ?

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