Job Description: We are seeking a compassionate highly skilled Special Education Teacher to provide individualized instruction and support for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other related disabilities in a highly structured self-contained substantially separate classroom. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to fostering academic social emotional and behavioral growth and excels at creating and maintaining organized systems that meet diverse student needs. The teacher will work closely with and oversee a team of paraprofessionals to ensure consistent high-quality support throughout the day. Job QualificationsPreferred skills include experience working with students with disabilities ABA strategies/ training and familiarity with using/ programming Augmentative and Assistive Communication (AAC) devicesMA Special Education LicenseExperience working with students with AutismAbility to collaborate with general education staff service providers and paraprofessionals in an efficient manner to meet the needs of studentsSelf motivated and solution focusedKnowledge of IEP process including assessment evaluation tools writing and interpreting IEPSAble to design and implement specialized instruction to meet student learning goals as driven by IEPsDuties and Responsibilities:Lead paraprofessionals working with students towards achieving academic and social successesFrequent communication with familiesBehavior support using de-escalation strategiesAbility to be trained in Safety Care/ physical management techniques Personal care/ToiletingConsultation and collaboration with Regular Education Teachers & related service staffAny and all other duties as may be assigned by the building administrator