High School Math Teacher - Special Education

Job Overview

We are seeking a High School Math & Science Special Education Teacher for our Therapeutic Day School, Orchard Street Academy!

About the Role

To thrive within AVC’s innovative shared leadership model, team members must be self-reflective, embrace the value of partnering with others through complex challenges, and recognize the mutual responsibility of giving and receiving feedback.

Responsibilities

• Prep per day.
  • Teach 4-5 varied year-long high school math and science classes aligned with the MA Curriculum Frameworks; content may change annually based on what courses our students need.
    • Teach 1-2 varied semester-long high-interest electives that reflect personal passions, hobbies, expertise, or interests.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to implement departmental and interdisciplinary learning projects and initiatives.
• Utilize instructional technology and assistive technology to strengthen student engagement and support differentiation.

• Design and implement curriculum to meet the personalized learning needs of students through individual, small, and whole group instruction.

• Foster the skills for students to become problem solvers and independent decision makers.

• Balance high academic and behavioral expectations with necessary accommodations and modifications.

• Partner with families/caretakers.

• Collaborate to develop IEP goals and to monitor and document progress on goals.

• Partner with paraeducators towards effective curriculum development and implementation of IEP accommodations.

• Utilize assessments and student learning data to measure progress and make adjustments to instruction.

• Adapt to the evolving needs of students and the school environment.

• Participate and engage in professional development, school-wide initiatives, and community events.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE licensure required in Moderate Disabilities 5th - 12th grade (preferred), or in one of the following content areas - Mathematics 8th-12th; a Science domain 8th-12th (Chemistry, Biology, Earth & Space Science, Physics or Tech/Engineering).
• Dual licensure is highly desired.

Schedule

185-day schedule. Reporting hours: 8:00am-3:00pm. Summer hours are also available, but not required.

Physical Demands

This is an active position that requires frequent physical movement to meet the needs of our students. Staff will receive training to physically intervene as needed per AVC Physical Restraint protocol, policy, and applicable regulations.

Benefits

• Compensation is competitive within public school educators (salary schedule with steps and lanes).
• School year (185 days) with additional summer hours available at additional compensation.
• 75% health insurance premiums are covered by AVC.
• High deductible Health Insurance Plan + Health Savings Account (AVC contributes 50% of deductible into your HSA).
• Participation in MA State Retirement or Teachers Retirement pension systems.
• Voluntary benefits: Health Savings Account, Life, Short-term, Long-term Insurance, and Dental Insurance.

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About Assabet Valley Collaborative

Shared Leadership Statement: At AVC we believe that everyone in our community is a leader and learner who each possess inherent brilliance. We also believe that every community member has the ability and a responsibility to support the learning and growth of ourselves and others.