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Bulletin 2569 Special Education Teacher at Pathways Program at East Middle School

Braintree Public Schools
Full-time
On-site
Massachusetts, United States

East Middle School is seeking dedicated and qualified candidates to join our team as a Special Education Teacher in the Pathways Program. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth of middle school students whose primary needs are related to social-emotional learning and self-regulation.

 

Program Description

 

Teachers in the Pathways Program provide instruction designed to support students with social-emotional and behavioral needs. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong special education practice, skill in behavior and SEL-based interventions, and a commitment to fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement individualized instruction aligned with students’ IEP goals, grade-level standards, and social-emotional learning objectives

  • Provide targeted instruction in self-regulation, coping strategies, social skills, executive functioning, and behavioral skill development

  • Implement proactive behavior supports and restorative practices to promote positive student outcomes

  • Collaborate with content teachers, administrators, school psychologists, and other support staff

  • Supervise and support assigned paraprofessionals to ensure consistent and effective program implementation

  • Maintain compliance with all special education requirements, including IEP implementation, progress monitoring, and documentation

  • Communicate effectively with families, general education staff, and administrators regarding student progress

  • Foster a positive, structured, and predictable classroom environment that promotes emotional safety, accountability, and growth

Qualifications

 

  • Massachusetts teaching license in Moderate or Severe Disabilities

  • Experience working with students with social-emotional and behavioral needs

  • Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills

  • Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction and apply SEL-informed and trauma-responsive practices

  • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and high expectations for all learners

Salary: Salary scale can be found in the BEA Collective Bargaining Agreement's recent MOA:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YaoFdRvNjcM4RHv_WvNHRQzHsPOFrhUh/view