Special Education Teacher - High School - ANTICIPATED OPENING

ACCEPT Education CollaborativeACCEPT Education Collaborative- High School - Medway, Massachusetts Open in Google MapsJob DetailsJob ID:5671035Application Deadline:Posted until filledPosted:Apr 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)Starting Date:Jul 6, 2026Job DescriptionPosition Summary:To provide educational and behavioral consultation services to help ACCEPT programs build capacity to serve students with low incidence disabilitiesQualifications RequiredBachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited universityValid Massachusetts Teacher of Students with Moderate and/or Severe Disabilities LicenseMinimum of 1 year experience as a Special Education Teacher or relevant roleExperience working with children with a wide range of disabilitiesProven ability to use data to develop, implement and track progress related to Individualized Education Programs (IEP)A patient, resilient, resourceful, collaborative and compassionate personalityExcellent ability to stay calm in stressful situationsGreat interpersonal and communication skillsQualifications DesiredMaster’s Degree in Education or a related fieldEssential Functions And ResponsibilitiesConduct educational assessments, write reports and present findings at Team meetingsConstruct lesson plans that meet the standards of MA frameworks and the necessary differentiation of lessons as guided by students’ assessed abilitiesDevelop and implement Individualized Education Programs for each student assignedPrepare quarterly progress reports and report cardsCollaborate with related service providers and coordinate services for assigned studentsProvide information and support to parents, colleagues, administrators and District liaisons as appropriateCoordinate completion of progress reports and Team meeting materials with related service providersPrepare and plan for instruction that aligns with State Frameworks and IEPsIn collaboration with the Assistant Director of Special Education, develop and implement student schedules in order to ensure that student goals are being addressed meaningfullyCreate a differentiated learning environment, adapted to the individual student’s learning needs & strengths, learning style, and communication & behavioral needsCreate a learning environment with embedded visual supports and established routines in order to maximize student independenceIn collaboration with colleagues as necessary, collect baseline data for academic, behavioral and social areas by means of formative and summative assessments, collect data multiple times through the school year, analyze data and create and implement necessary academic, social and emotional strategies.Through the use of data collection, classroom behavior, collaboration with colleagues and observations, analyze student behavior, adjust classroom management techniques as needed, create and implement necessary interventions to improve student behavioral outcomes.Manage classroom crisis and resolve conflictPrepare students for transition to the next gradeSupervise, train and coach Teaching AssistantsRespond to all email requests within 24 hoursNonessential FunctionsOccasional travel between all of the collaborative’s locationsOther related duties as assigned by the supervisor or the Executive DirectorSuccess Factors/Job CompetenciesAbility and great desire to work with children with special needsGreat attention to detail and accuracyExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsPositive and proactive attitudeAbility to maintain confidentiality and ethical conductCommitment to company mission and valuesStrong team playerPhysical Demands And Work EnvironmentPhysical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about and may be required to traverse occasionally throughout the school building. The employee must also often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and perform physical restraint of a student at times of behavioral escalation. The employee is expected to lift at least 20 lbs (i.e. books, school supplies, etc.). The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and use hand strength to grasp tools. Occasionally s/he operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer). The employee must be able to input information into a computer and as well as read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person and on the telephone. In the classroom, the employee must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis in order to ensure the safety of students as well as speak frequently to provide instruction. On rare occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly/run across even or uneven surfaces. The employee interacts with students, parents, and other staff members. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.Work Environment: The employee will be working in a normal school environment with an acceptable level of noise.The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position/classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.Position Type:Full-timeSalary:$49,000 to $104,000 Per YearJob CategoriesSpecial Education > AutismSpecial Education > General Special EducationSpecial Education > Mild/Moderate DisabilitiesWelcome to ACCEPT Education Collaborative- High SchoolACCEPT Education Collaborative is a regional non-profit educational organization with locations in Medway and Natick, MA. ACCEPT provides a wide range of programs and services including special education for students with moderate to severe needs, specialized transportation, home-based services, behavioral and educational consultation, and professional development. ACCEPT offers a continuum of programs and services Prek-12 and to age 22 for both students in life skills and Therapeutic programs. Our programs address autism spectrum disorders, emotional/behavioral needs, global impairments, cognitive/intellectual disabilities, language disorders, ADHD/ADD, and nonverbal learning disability.Job RequirementsAt least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.Master degree preferred.Citizenship, residency or work visa requiredContact InformationLee Drown, Program Coordinator45 Holliston StreetMedway, Massachusetts 02053Phone: 508-653-6776Email: ldrown@accept.orgMapThe content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. 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