Canton High School is seeking a skilled and talented educator committed to promoting equity, a sense of belonging, and fostering academic and personal success for our students. We are a school of 900 students with a dedicated and skilled faculty and staff. Canton Public Schools serves students Pre-K-12 and also maintains an 18-22-year-old program.

The special educator will work with students in various settings which may include supported inclusion classes, co-teaching assignments, and Academic Strategies sections (direct service delivery). Candidates must maintain strong communication practices with families and develop positive relationships with students and staff.

Primary performance responsibilities include:

• Provide specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives of each student’s IEP.
• Administer standardized assessment instruments as part of initial/three-year evaluations, write evaluation reports, and share results at IEP meetings
• Utilize various teaching techniques, methods, and instructional practices to assist students in meeting their IEP goals.
• Develop and implement IEPs.
• Coordinate the delivery of special education services contained in assigned student's IEP.
• Create a positive learning experience with an emphasis on individualized instruction.
• Knowledge of ABA strategies.
• Knowledge of vocational skills and transition planning.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working with social-emotional learning programs and students with emotional disabilities.
• Ability to deliver direct instruction in a variety of subject areas in collaboration with primary content teachers and support staff.
• Evidence-based literacy certifications preferred or willingness to receive training

 Application requirements:

• Candidates must hold a valid teaching license in the state of Massachusetts and in the field of Special Education

• Three (3) Professional References