Special Education Teacher

OES SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER- TLC PROGRAM at the Fisher Hill Elementary School. This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.The ideal candidate for the position of teacher of the Therapeutic Learning Center would hold the following qualifications/training: Understanding of the basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Knowledge of child development, including the variations within development forstudents with developmental disabilities including Autism and Down Syndrome The ability to supervise, manage and communicate with multiple individual aides The ability to communicate effectively with related service providers to ensure generalizability of treatment programs as well as the program BCBA The ability to communicate effectively with parents/families as well as outside careproviders regarding the development and progress of students Conduct monthly family clinic training's based on pertinent topics Implement Behavior Intervention Plans Take a variety of data regarding program acquisition, behavior and independentlivingskills The ability to design and implement Discrete Trial Training programs for studentsin grades preschool-3rd The ability to design and implement chaining procedures to teach independentliving skills The ability to design modifications/accommodations of assignments for inclusionin the general education curriculum The ability to design engaging and effective small group lessons utilizing assistiveand augmentative communication systems, technology and based on thestrengths of multiple learning styles The ability to use varied forms of assistive and augmentative communicationprograms (examples include sign language, PODD, TouchChat and Proloquo2go)CERTIFICATION: Must have a current Massachusetts Teaching License for Moderate Disabilities K-8*Or certification as a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst OTHER CERTIFICATION ACCEPTED: MA DESE certification Teacher of Severe Disabilities, K-8, MA DESE certification Reading Specialist, MA DESE Certification Academic: Teacher, Elementary 1-6.SALARY: $45,174 - $93,835 (subject to change- due to pending contract negotiations) based on experience and credentials.