Special Education Teacher (MTRS Eligible) 1

Special Education Teacher (MTRS Eligible) 1 The Education Cooperative TEC Academy - Lower K-2 - East Walpole, Massachusetts Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026 Job Description REPORTS TO: TEC Academy Program Director WORK YEAR: 183 days THE ROLE: The Elementary Teacher of TEC Academy - Lower Campus is an experienced, skilled, dynamic educator responsible for providing direct instruction of the elementary campus of TEC Academy. This position will provide the candidate the opportunity to serve as the elementary teacher at TEC Academy’s elementary behavioral program, supporting students in grades K-2 whose special education placement requires a substantially separate setting. The program will serve young students whose emotional and behavioral challenges are impacting their ability to access instruction in a typical classroom setting, with an eye toward developing necessary skills to experience academic success. OUR ORGANIZATION: The Education Cooperative (TEC) is a public educational collaborative and 501(c)(3) non‑profit organization located in E. Walpole, MA that develops and coordinates educational and organizational programs to meet the needs of our 19 member communities and their students in a way that complements and strengthens their school programs and expands opportunities for their students, educators and communities in the most cost effective manner. TEC Academy, one of three DESE approved public special education day schools within TEC, is designed for students with academic, emotional and/or behavioral challenges that necessitate a small, structured educational setting. TEC Academy students may struggle with emotional dysregulation associated with mental health diagnosis or past/persistent trauma. TEC Academy currently serves approximately 35-40 students grades K through 2 and grades 6 through 12. Essential Functions / Responsibilities Lead the instructional, behavioral and therapeutic programmatic activities of the school, including but not limited to: team meetings, IEP compliance, appropriate instruction and modifications, implementing behavioral plans, assessments and progress reports. Develop and provide direct instruction appropriate to the needs of each student in alignment with MA Curriculum Frameworks. Maintain assigned caseload and provide direct services to students on IEPs. Utilize teaching methods, strategies, materials and adaptive technology to support the classroom instruction to accomplish the goals and objectives of students’ IEPs. Plan and oversee scheduling and other structures to support student learning. Facilitate the daily communication between staff members in order to support the complex needs of every student. Use data to flexibly and effectively respond to and support student needs. Promote open, sustained, responsive communication to forge a partnership with students’ families, guardians, and caregivers. Maintain and document student data. Complete all required IEP paperwork according to established timelines. Evaluate and assess students’ skills and develop an IEP as an active participant on the TEAM. Assist the Program Director in the intake of student referrals. Work collaboratively with representatives from referring school districts, including out‑of‑district coordinators and Student Services Directors. Participate in staff and other professional development meetings, conferences and teacher training, such as Safety Care. Collaborate with Massachusetts agencies such as the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Youth Services, and the Department of Mental Health. Promote greater understanding of the school program and its curriculum to member school districts and the greater regional community, as well as prospective families during the referral process. Perform other duties as may be assigned. Job Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Special Education or related field; MA DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities (K‑8); At least 5 years experience teaching in a school or district setting; Experience with substantially separate or therapeutic programs is highly desirable; Additional credential, such as MA DESE licensure in Elementary Education, BCBA certification, or degree in clinical counseling, highly desirable. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, & SKILL: Deep knowledge of curriculum, assessment, and effective instruction; Knowledge of special education laws and procedures; Skilled at working with students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs and/or a trauma history; Expertise and commitment to creating an environment that is welcoming, safe, supportive, and appropriately challenging for all students; Strong communication skills; Excellent judgment and decision‑making skills; Ability to think proactively and respond flexibly; Able to exhibit a calm, supportive demeanor in the face of unexpected situations or behavior; Adept at building strong relationships with students, their families and other community members; Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a professional team; Ability to collect, analyze and synthesize assessment and other data; Ability to work under time restraints and meet deadlines; Ability to maintain confidentiality; Demonstrated ability to think flexibility and creatively, both to solve problems and to innovate; Ability to develop strong community partnerships to expand academic, social and career based opportunities for students; Experience with behavioral analysis and behavioral plans; Experience with Safety Care, CPI, or other similar training; Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms for communication and documentation. JOB ENVIRONMENT: Work takes place in classrooms and other school rooms/areas, including offices, within a school building setting, primarily indoors. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires sufficient vision to read printed documents and to view detail on a computer screen for extended periods; Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation, on the telephone; Ability to hear sounds clearly up to twenty feet. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EEO Statement The Education Cooperative prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background or national origin or any other class protected by law, and is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Job Details Position Type: Full‑time Salary: $57,406 to $115,513 Per Year Contact Information Michelle Fusco, Human Resources Manager 141 Mansion Drive Suite 200 E. Walpole, Massachusetts 02032 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io‑coop.org #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education