Bulletin 2626 Special Education Teacher at Pathways Program at East Middle School

East Middle School is seeking dedicated and qualified candidates to join our team as a Special Education Teacher in the Pathways Program. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth of middle school students whose primary needs are related to social-emotional learning and self-regulation.

Program Description

Teachers in the Pathways Program provide instruction designed to support students with social-emotional and behavioral needs. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong special education practice, skill in behavior and SEL-based interventions, and a commitment to fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. Must be licensed in Moderate Disabilities 5-12, and possess SEI Endorsement.

Key Responsibilities

-Design and implement individualized instruction aligned with students’ IEP goals, grade-

level standards, and social-emotional learning objectives

-Provide targeted instruction in self-regulation, coping strategies, social skills, executive

functioning, and behavioral skill development

-Implement proactive behavior supports and restorative practices to promote positive

student outcomes

-Collaborate with content teachers, administrators, school psychologists, and other

support staff

-Supervise and support assigned paraprofessionals to ensure consistent and effective

program implementation

-Maintain compliance with all special education requirements, including IEP

implementation, progress monitoring, and documentation

-Communicate effectively with families, general education staff, and administrators

regarding student progress

-Foster a positive, structured, and predictable classroom environment that promotes

emotional safety, accountability, and growth

Qualifications

-Massachusetts teaching license in Moderate or Severe Disabilities

-Experience working with students with social-emotional and behavioral needs

-Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills

-Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction and apply SEL-informed and trauma-

responsive practices

-Commitment to equity, inclusion, and high expectations for all learners

Salary: Salary scale can be found in the BEA Collective Bargaining Agreement's recent MOA:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YaoFdRvNjcM4RHv_WvNHRQzHsPOFrhUh/view