Special Education Teacher for Severe Special Needs (Walpole, MA)

Bi-County Collaborative is seeking a compassionate and committed Special Education Teacher to serve middle school students (grades 3–7) with multiple disabilities in a supportive and structured sub-separate public school setting. This position involves delivering individualized instruction that promotes academics, communication, life skills, and increased independence, while ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) aligned with each student’s strengths, needs, and individual goals • Deliver daily instruction in functional academics, daily living skills, adaptive behavior, communication, mobility, and social-emotional learning • Collaborate with related service providers (e.g., occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language therapy, nursing) to support student access and participation • Use specialized teaching strategies (e.g., visual supports, augmentative/alternative communication, sensory integration, task analysis) tailored to student needs • Foster a positive and structured classroom culture that promotes independence, dignity, and engagement • Manage a team of paraprofessionals, ensuring consistent implementation of student supports, hygiene, and data collection • Implement and monitor behavior support plans (BSPs) and use positive behavior supports (PBIS) to reinforce appropriate behaviors • Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including progress reports, IEP updates, and data collection on student goals • Communicate regularly with families and participate in IEP meetings, student review meetings, and multidisciplinary team discussions • Ensure a safe physical environment, supporting students with mobility devices, personal care needs, and medical accommodations Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree required - Master's degree preferred • MA teaching license in moderate/severe special needs • The collaborative will consider supporting a candidate without Severe Intellectual Disabilities (severe/profound) certification if the candidate holds a different special education certification and is willing to obtain the Severe Intellectual Disabilities certification with employer support • Excellent oral and written communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills • Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues Desired Qualifications: • Experience working with students with significant disabilities (intellectual, physical, sensory, medical) • Understands all parts of the IEP process • Familiar with working with students who have Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) • Knowledge of assistive technology, AAC devices, and adapted curriculum • Ability to lead and collaborate with a team of support staff Work Environment & Physical Requirements: • Must be able to lift 25 lbs and assist students with mobility and daily living tasks • Active, hands-on role that includes sitting on the floor, standing, bending, and moving throughout the day • Frequent lifting, transferring, or physical assistance may be required • Training in sensory supports, medical protocols, and personal care procedures • Assist students with application and use of adaptive equipment like AFO’s, standers, gait trainers, and other mobility or positioning devices • Supporting students with feeding, toileting, and hygiene needs as appropriate Compensation & Benefits: • Competitive salary based on experience and education • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Professional development support • Massachusetts Teachers Retirement • Course & PD reimbursement • Sick time, personal days and professional days https://bicounty.org/testimonials/