Special Education Teacher

About the role

The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School district is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a substantially separate classroom for Grades 6-8. Provide direct instruction to students with moderate to severe disabilities, develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), adapt curriculum and materials, teach functional life, social, and basic academic skills, manage behaviors using positive interventions, collaborate extensively with therapists, support staff and families, to prepare students for increased independence. Adapt general education lessons and general materials to suit the specific needs of students.

Responsibilities

• Implement positive reinforcement and other structured interventions to manage and modify behaviors.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student progress and other essential data.
• Serve as a primary contact, communicating regularly with parents about student progress, challenges, opportunities, and the overall educational plan.

Requirements

• Minimum of DESE License Moderate Disabilites or Severe Disabilities 5-12 SEI Endorsement preferred