SPECIAL NEEDS TEACHERS

Cape Cod Collaborative ( learn more )

Osterville, Massachusetts ( map )

Job Details

  • Job ID: 4253763
  • Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
  • Posted : May 15, 2023
  • Starting Date: August 23, 2023

Job Description

Special Needs Teachers

The Cape Cod Collaborative has openings for Special Needs Teachers for the 2023-2024 school year.

The Cape Cod Collaborative operates public day schools for students with significant learning challenges, utilizing a highly-specialized team approach to support student strengths and help build independence. This is a challenging, yet rewarding opportunity to learn and grow professionally.

The STAR Program (Osterville) is a specialized program supporting students with significant learning and behavioral challenges. There are openings for teachers with certification in Moderate Disabilities and certification in Intensive Special Needs.

Waypoint Academy (Sandwich) supports students in middle and high school in an alternative school setting. The Collaborative is seeking teachers with Moderate Disabilities (5 - 12) certification.

Special Education Teacher responsibilities may include:
  • Understanding of ASD and related disorders
  • Understanding of students with multiple medical needs
  • FBA & Development of Positive Behavior Support Plans (including reinforcement systems, visual contracts, etc.)
  • Ability to manage challenging behaviors
  • Understanding of augmentative communication skills
  • Understanding of pragmatics / social skills needs
  • Development and modification of curriculum
  • Collaboration and integration of therapies
  • Assessment of data collection for developing IEPs
  • Conduct state and local assessments, including alternative portfolios
  • Develop data collection systems to ensure proper reporting of student progress
  • Supervise and train paraprofessionals
  • Other duties as directed by Program Director
Interested applicants should submit cover letter, resume and letters of reference to:
Sabina Moldovan
Human Resources Manager
s.moldovan@capecodcollaborative.org
  • Position Type: Full-time
  • Positions Available: 3
  • Job Categories : Special Education > Autism
    Special Education > Emotionally Disabled
    Special Education > Life Skills
    Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities
    Special Education > Multiple Disabilities
    Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

    Cape Cod Collaborative is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

    Job Requirements

    • Citizenship, residency or work visa required

    Contact Information

    • Sabina Moldovan , Human Resource Manager
    • 418 Bumps River Road
    • Osterville, Massachusetts 02655
    • Phone: 508-420-6950 ext 1122
    • Fax: 508-420-6960
    • Email: click here

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