ChanceLight Education, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join the award-winning team at our Therapeutic Day School in the Essex Westford School District. If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic — We Should Talk!As a Special Education Teacher, you will plan, prepare and implement the instructional process for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) within the learning center or classroom including, but not limited to; delivery of instruction, implementation of curriculum materials & educational software, and development of daily lesson plans & classroom schedules, which reflect state and school requirements as well the physical, emotional, and educational needs of the learner.Responsibilities Include:

Providing a collaborative environment for students, parents, center staff and administrative personnel.

Establishing a climate that promotes a firm, fair and respectful classroom environment with a focus on social development and group responsibility by modeling and reinforcing positive behaviors as outlined in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program for the school and classroom.

Implementing established school-wide and classroom PBIS program; reinforcement systems, behavioral expectations and consequence guidelines; and assists with maintaining corresponding data collection/record keeping system.

Recording student progress/records, maintaining student files, and preparing reports on students and activities.

Providing direct subject based instruction and working in a team environment to collaboratively and/or co-teach curricular subjects as required in IEP.

Modifying curriculum and assisting with differentiated instruction for students as well as staff.

Using a variety of instructional strategies and resources to respond to the diverse needs and interests of students; including prescribed educational software and intervention curriculum.

Acting as case manager if required by the district to special education students which may include updating IEP's and goal's.

Preparing daily lesson plans and materials for assigned class.

Reporting incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) in order to maintain the personal safety of students and adhere to State and Federal law.

Maintaining the physical center, furniture, and supplies in a neat and orderly condition according to procedure.

Ensuring that the center and the outside surrounding area are neat, clean, well maintained and present an organized and professional appearance; providing a positive learning environment conducive to the education of students.

Keeping up to date with research-based practices and developments in subject area.

Responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.