Moderate Special Education Teacher -Nessacus Regional Middle School

POSITION:   Moderate Special Education Teacher, Nessacus Regional Middle School 

JOB DESCRIPTION: This position involves teaching in a substantially seperate classroom, while creating opportunities for meaningful inclusion opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:       

• MA DESE Moderate Special Education Licensure, grades 5-12.
• Knowledge of IEP regulations (“ESped” experience desirable).
• Experience working with students with a variety of disabilities; experience working with students with Autism preferable.
• Knowledge of ABA programming a plus.
• Experience in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Ability to develop meaningful, standards based lesson plans.

DUTIES:

• Work directly with students on the Autism spectrum implementing an ABA-based curriculum with consultation from the staff BCBA;
• Direct paraprofessionals in carrying out discrete trials teaching and functional language-based programming;
• Teach basic math, reading and written language skills.
• Completing MCAS alternate assesments.
• Collaborative with service providers and general education teachers.

REPORTS TO:    Principal and Director of Student Services

SALARY:    In accordance with the teachers' contract

APPLICATION PROCESS

Submit letter of application to:

John Vosburgh, Principal

Nessacus Regional Middle School

35 Fox Road

Dalton, MA 01226

jvosburgh@cbrsd.org

Central Berkshire Regional School District, in accordance with its non-discrimination and zero tolerance policy, does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, veteran status, or gender identity and does not tolerate any form of discrimination, intimidation, threat, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others by interfering with their freedom to learn and work. [M.G.L. c.76, s5]