Post-Secondary Special Education Teacher (2627 School Year)

Post-Secondary Teacher for Students with Autism

Shore Educational Collaborative was established in 1975 as one of 24 educational collaboratives in Massachusetts providing public special education to students with disabilities. Over200 students aged 3-22 attend our school in Chelsea receiving a comprehensive education and related services.

At Shore we believe that every person can grow learn and achieve goals that are meaningful to them. Our work is guided by our core values educate enrich inspire and we operate with respect integrity accountability and compassion. We center our students striving to be exceptional in our programs while honoring our community of diverse backgrounds experiences beliefs and perspectives. We believe in collaboration and a strong team with an 88% retention rate of professional staff. Were excited for you to join us.

Role and Responsibilities

Shore Educational Collaborative is hiring a Special Education Transition Teacher to support post-secondary students and young adults with Autism and/or other developmental disabilities in our transition and life skills programming.

This role focuses on preparing students ages 1822 for success in adult life through instruction in vocational readiness independent living community engagement social communication and self-advocacy skills.

• Provide individualized and small-group instruction aligned with each students Transition Plan and IEP goals focusing on post-secondary readiness employment independent living and community participation.
• Develop and implement functional academic vocational and life skills curricula tailored to the strengths interests and support needs of transition-aged students.
• Support students in developing executive functioning communication self-determination and interpersonal skills necessary for adult success.
• Utilize positive reinforcement structured teaching strategies and behavior supports to foster independence emotional regulation and social growth.
• Collaborate closely with related service providers job coaches families adult service agencies and community partners to support student outcomes and continuity of care.
• Facilitate community-based learning experiences vocational training opportunities travel training and internships where appropriate.
• Maintain regular communication with families and caregivers regarding student progress goals and transition planning.
• Develop and implement Individual Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) where necessary.
• Support students in accessing and navigating adult services college readiness opportunities and employment pathways.

Qualifications:

• A flexible collaborative and innovative mindset around education is essential to success in this position.
• Current DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities or Severe Disabilities preferred.

• Experience working with transition-aged students with Autism and knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis transition planning vocational instruction or community-based programming preferred.

• Candidates who are close to licensure eligible for licensure or who hold a different DESE license and are willing to pursue the appropriate licensure will be considered.

Salary range: $63696.50 to $123531 commensurate with experience and education. View our salary schedule here.

This position may include participation in a mandatory annual summer program. Summer pay is additional and not included in the salary above.

Teachers in Educational Collaboratives participate in the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System.

All school staff who may be expected to manage behavior must obtain and maintain certification in Shores approved behavioral safety training program (Safety Care or equivalent). These skills are essential to ensuring the safety of all program participants and staff and to meet state and federal requirements related to the safe implementation of behavior intervention plans.

Required Experience:

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