THE ROLE:The Education Cooperative seeks a Special Education Teacher for the TEC Phoenix Academy (TPA). Currently serving students in grades 6-12, TPA will be expanding to grades K-2 by creating a “lower campus” program located at The Education Cooperative’s main campus in E. Walpole, MA. This position will provide the candidate the opportunity to help envision, build, and implement an elementary behavioral program, supporting students in grades K-2 whose special education placement requires a substantially separate setting. The program will serve young students whose emotional and behavioral challenges are impacting their ability to access instruction in a typical classroom setting, with an eye toward developing necessary skills to experience academic success.OUR ORGANIZATION:The Education Cooperative (TEC) is an educational collaborative and 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in E. Walpole, MA that develops and coordinates educational and organizational programs to meet the needs of our 17 member communities and their students in a way that complements and strengthens their school programs and expands opportunities for their students, educators and communities in the most cost effective manner. TEC Phoenix Academy is a DESE approved public day school that is designed for students in Grades K-2 and 6-12 with academic, emotional and/or behavioral challenges that necessitate a small, structured educational setting.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop and provide direct instruction appropriate to the needs of each student in alignment with MA Curriculum Frameworks. Maintain assigned caseload and provide direct services to students on IEPs.Utilize teaching methods, strategies, materials and adaptive technology to support the classroom instruction to accomplish the goals and objectives of students’ IEPs.Consult and work collaboratively with parents, teachers, administrators, therapists, and other IEP TEAM members.Maintain and document student data.Complete all required IEP paperwork according to established timelines..Actively participate in team meetings.Evaluate and assess students’ skills and develop an IEP with the TEAM.Assist the Program Director in the intake of student referrals.Participate in staff and other professional development meetings, conferences and teacher training, such as Safety Care.Perform other duties as may be assigned.KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, & SKILLS:Strong instructional pedagogyKnowledge of special education laws and procedures.Skilled at working with students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs and/or a trauma historyExpertise and commitment to creating an environment that is welcoming, safe, supportive, and appropriately challenging for all students.Strong communication skillsExcellent judgment and decision-making skillsAbility to think proactively and respond flexiblyAble to exhibit a calm, supportive demeanor in the face of unexpected situations or behaviorAdept at building strong relationships with students, their families and other community members.Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a professional team.Technological proficiency - having the necessary skills to produce and maintain reports and communicate electronically.Ability to collect, analyze and synthesize assessment and other data.Ability to work under time restraints and meet deadlines.Ability to maintain confidentiality.