What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Miller Elementary?
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher to join our therapeutic classroom (Pathways program). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in special education and experience working with students with emotional and behavioral challenges. This role involves creating and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), delivering specialized instruction, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support students' academic, social, and emotional development.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Special Education
- DESE certification in Special Education (Moderate or Severe)
- SEI Endorsement
- Experience working in a therapeutic or special education setting
- Strong understanding of individualized instruction, behavior management, and therapeutic interventions.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting students with diverse needs.
- Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Additional certification or training in therapeutic techniques or behavioral interventions.
- Experience working with students with emotional and behavioral disorders.
- Knowledge of current best practices and research in special education and therapeutic teaching methods.
- Safety Care
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three (3) letters of reference.
Public School employees of Massachusetts are required to submit their fingerprints to a National Criminal Database check. The check will require you to pay a fee of $55 if you hold an Educator’s License, or $35 if you are an unlicensed employee. In addition to the national background check, a satisfactory Massachusetts Criminal Record Check (CORI) is required.
Miller Elementary: We are a grades 3-5 elementary school committed to providing the resources and opportunities that will enable each student to develop and maximize individual potential in a positive and collaborative environment that encourages and affirms academic achievement and personal excellence.
Our goal is to develop confident critical thinkers, productive and creative life-long learners, and socially responsible, engaged citizens who are capable of adapting to change in a technologically advanced and diverse society.
The Miller School continues the three unique programs started at Placentino, our lower elementary school: Traditional, Montessori and French. To enter the French and Montessori programs students must have started their training at Placentino.
Salary : $62,424 - $125,314