Special Education Teacher
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Job Location:
Ludlow, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: Special Education Teacher
Location: Ludlow MA - 01056
Duration: Contract
Job Description
Client is seeking a compassionate skilled Special Education Teacher to lead a substantially separate classroom serving students in Pre-K through 1st grade with moderate to severe disabilities. This role is ideal for educators with strong experience in behavior support discrete trial instruction and collaborative service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement individualized education plans (IEPs) targeting academic and social-emotional goals
- Integrate and reinforce skills from PT OT and speech therapy sessions
- Collaborate with the BCBA to develop and execute discrete trial programs
- Oversee daily data collection and monitor student progress toward skill mastery
- Coordinate with the BCBA to identify and advance next-step learning targets
- Provide guidance and support to paraprofessionals during student non-compliance
- Modify lessons to meet diverse learning needs and physical accommodations
Classroom Environment
- Self-contained classroom with 1:1 paraprofessional support for each student
- Students may use wheelchairs and require substantial physical support
- Daily prep period and weekly collaboration time with service providers
- Strong emphasis on team-based instruction and therapeutic integration
Qualifications
- Valid Special Education teaching license (DESI certification required)
- Proficiency in discrete trial teaching and behavior management
- Completion of relevant SPED exams
- Minimum 3 years experience with students with moderate to severe disabilities
- Bonus: Familiarity with AAC devices alternative communication methods and assistive technology
Schedule
- Student hours: 8:30 AM 3:00 PM
- Staff hours include daily prep and weekly service provider meetings.
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