University Instructors is recruiting for immediate placement of dynamic special education classroom teachers to support our district partner in New Bedford MA. As a special education teacher, you will directly impact students in special education programs. You will also partner with classroom aides and ABA supports to provide instruction, behavior management, and primary care to students.

Our district partner is committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of their student population. They strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. They are seeking candidates who are dedicated to inclusion that seek to add to the richness and diversity of the school community.

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for day-to-day management of the classroom and provision of instruction, including development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals, assessment, and curriculum design. The teacher is also responsible for the supervision of classroom staff, ongoing parent contact, and collaboration with behavior support staff and community collateral contact.

• Design and carry out developmentally appropriate motivating curriculum/programming as warranted by IEP goals / MA curriculum frameworks
• Guide classroom staff in implementing goals of children
• Provide direct individual and/or group instruction
• Provide trans-disciplinary programming through consultation with professional, behavioral support, and therapeutic staff
• Collect, analyze and maintain behavioral data on all students within the classroom
• Conduct thorough educational evaluations necessary for quarterly progress reports, annual assessment and reevaluations
• When scheduled prepare MCAS alternate assessment on students assigned
• Provide assistance in feeding, toileting, and dressing skills as developmentally necessary and required
• Initiate and support the use of assistive technology to provide access
• Daily maintenance of supplies, equipment, and departmental space
• Organize daily schedule to meet caseload requirements and uses indirect time appropriately
• Consult with staff in other discipline areas to improve programming
• Facilitate ongoing parent contact and encourage family involvement
• Develop appropriate individual IEP consistent with training in a timely way.

Work Conditions:

Duties are primarily performed within a school setting. Physical requirements include frequent standing, sitting, walking, and lifting. The role often requires getting up and down from the floor or low seating, assisting students with mobility, and occasionally running or moving quickly to ensure student safety. Additional physical tasks may include helping students with transfers, positioning, toileting, or use of adaptive equipment, as well as supporting students during physical activities or transitions between classrooms. Some assignments are subject to strict deadlines, especially when adapting and delivering programs to meet the needs of diverse student groups. The position involves regular interaction with students and parents who may be experiencing heightened emotional states. Employees are expected to use de-escalation techniques, maintain a calm and supportive demeanor, and implement behavior intervention strategies as needed to ensure a safe and positive environment. Students may exhibit behavioral challenges, including verbal outbursts or physical behaviors such as hitting, kicking, biting, eloping, or throwing objects. Employees must be prepared to respond appropriately to these situations, following established safety protocols and behavior management plans. Employees may be required to provide both emergency and non-emergency health-related services to students, including basic first aid, assisting with prescribed medical procedures, or responding to health emergencies according to school protocols.

• Bachelor’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field preferred.
• Knowledge in the area of developmental disabilities, specifically social and emotional disabilities.
• Knowledge and experience in the area of Emotional Development and Social Skills Training preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in managing students with severe behavioral difficulties.
• Familiar with special education assessment tools.
• Knowledge of curriculum design and development, and the ability to successfully create, develop, and implement individual behavior plans.
• Demonstrated ability in maintaining and analyzing behavioral data.
• Demonstrated ability in maintaining effective communication with administration, parents, counselors, and related service providers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead classroom staff to ensure all are working towards a common vision.
• Knowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks and MCAS alternate assessments.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing the provision of special education and the special education process.
• Certification in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and Preventing and Managing Aggressive Behaviors (PMAB) required.

$40 per hour | Monday–Friday | Daytime schedule

University Instructors, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.