Special Education Teacher

The special education teacher in a therapeutic classroom is responsible for the classroom and/or specific learning environment including planning, preparation, and organization of instructional materials for delivery of the curriculum in a multi-grade classroom. A therapeutic classroom is a specialized educational setting designed to support students who have social, emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges that interfere with learning in a traditional classroom. These classrooms blend education with mental health support, creating a nurturing environment that promotes both academic and emotional growth. The special education teacher is responsible for providing a learning environment that is a structured, supportive environment designed to establish clear classroom norms, routines, and expectations to reduce anxiety and promote stability The special education teacher collaborates with other educators (general education teachers, counselors, paraprofessionals, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) and communicates on an ongoing basis with all adults who share responsibility for their students’ learning. The teacher establishes a relationship with the parents and caregivers of their students and maintains two-way communication about progress in learning and social development.

Position Type:Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

• Appropriate Department of Elementary and Secondary Educator's license in the field or
  
  subject for this position
  
  DESE SEI endorsement Required
  
  Experience Teaching in Therapeutic Programming Preferred
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Arthur Murphy , Principal
• 10 New School Drive
• North Brookfield, Massachusetts 01535
• Phone: 508) 867-8326
• Email: