K-3 Special Education Program Teacher

Green Meadow Elementary is searching for Teachers who bring joy, creativity, and heart to the classroom. We encourage new teachers, and Spanish or Portuguese speaking teachers, to apply. Why Green Meadow? Because we’re a warm, welcoming elementary school filled with curious learners, dedicated educators, and a community that truly cares. It’s a place where creativity is encouraged, relationships matter, and teachers are supported to do their best work. Staff will be moving into a brand new building in January! A two day New Teacher Orientation will take place on August 24th and 25th. The first day of school for teachers will be August 28th. Position Overview Maynard Public Schools is seeking a passionate, collaborative, and student-centered Special Education Program Teacher for students with autism and other developmental disabilities. The role includes working collaboratively with all members of the IEP team to ensure that students in the program progress academically, functionally, socially, and behaviorally, as well as designing and supporting meaningful, successful inclusion experiences. This educator will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide highly structured, engaging, and compassionate instruction that promotes communication, independence, and social-emotional development. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge and experience with proactive behavioral supports and evidence-based strategies. Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee individualized educational programming aligned with students' IEPs and the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including BCBAs, speech-language pathologists, related service providers, general educators, and families to support student success.
• Design, implement, and monitor academic, behavioral, communication, social, and adaptive skill instruction using evidence-based practices.
• Collect, analyze, and utilize student data to inform instruction, monitor progress, and revise programming as needed.
• Conduct or participate in educational and functional assessments and contribute to the development of IEPs, progress reports, and evaluation reports.
• Provide training, coaching, and supervision to paraprofessionals and support staff to ensure consistent implementation of instructional and behavioral strategies.
• Facilitate student inclusion opportunities, transition planning, and community-based learning experiences as appropriate.
• Maintain effective communication with families and school staff regarding student progress, programming, and instructional needs.
• Support district and state assessment requirements, including accommodations and alternate assessments, as assigned.
• Perform other duties related to the operation and success of the specialized program as assigned by the administration.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities PreK–8 or Severe Disabilities All Levels.
• Knowledge of ABA principles, discrete trial instruction, naturalistic teaching strategies, and positive behavioral supports.
• Experience addressing behaviors related to communication and sensory regulation challenges.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and family-centered collaboration.

The Teachers Union contract can be found at the below link. Salary is according to the contract salary grid, based on level of education and years of experience. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/538/Maynard_Public_Schools/5233822/Teacher_Cont_2024-2027_-_Final.pdf Information on insurance and other benefits can be found at https://www.townofmaynard-ma.gov/165/Human-Resources For questions about benefits, please email HR@maynard.k12.ma.us

Salary : $51,396 - $72,087