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Special Education Teacher - SEBS Program
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What they do
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
- SEBS Program West Springfield Public Schools West Springfield Middle School
- West Springfield, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5836616Application Deadline:
Posted until filledPosted:
YesterdayStarting Date:
Aug 31, 2026 Job Description Special Education Teacher- SEBS Program West Springfield Middle School We are looking for a teacher with experience teaching middle school students with Social Emotional and Behavioral difficulties.
Qualifications:
- Provide training to staff regarding proper implementation of behavioral programming, teaching strategies, and data collection
- Trained and certified in de-escalation techniques
- Attend IEP meetings and develop IEPs for students in the program.
- Monitor and support the implementation and effectiveness of skill acquisition and behavior reduction programming, and make changes/recommendations to enhance progress
- Provide regular consultation services to teachers and support staff
- Facilitate inclusion opportunities into the general education setting and community settings
- Collaborate with support staff to implement procedures within the classroom setting to assist with carryover of skills targeted in general education setting
- Help in the development of functional behavior assessments, and prepare and analyze results
- Monitor and contribute behavior support plans and development
- Consult with families/guardians and coordinate care/home services and wrap around providers
- Carry out other related duties as may be designated
Salary:
Per Unit A ContractSalary Range:
$53,939- $102,056