Lead Special Education Teacher (LSET)

Crossroads Continuum is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with autism to learn, grow, and thrive. Through evidence-based educational and therapeutic programming, we support children, adolescents, and young adults in reaching their fullest potential—academically, socially, and functionally.

Our school-based team works collaboratively in a supportive, values-driven environment where progress is celebrated and every individual matters.

Position Summary

The Lead Special Education Teacher (LSET) provides instructional leadership within assigned classrooms and serves as the primary case manager for students. The LSET oversees classroom operations, staff training, curriculum implementation, and collaboration with families and districts, ensuring high-quality educational programming aligned with IEPs.

General Responsibilities

• Ensure supervision, safety, and instructional integrity in assigned classrooms
• Serve as case manager for assigned students
• Maintain compliance with IEPs, ABA best practices, and organizational policies
• Model professionalism and leadership for classroom staff
• Participate in trainings, meetings, and school-wide events

Educational & Instructional Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee IEP-aligned instruction
• Lead classroom scheduling and daily routines
• Oversee data collection and progress monitoring
• Prepare and present Student Day, IEP, and Peer Review materials
• Collaborate with related service providers (SLP, OT, BCBA)
• Ensure generalization of skills across environments

Supervision & Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervise ABA Teachers and classroom staff
• Provide Behavioral Skills Training (BST) and performance feedback
• Support onboarding and training of new staff
• Ensure treatment fidelity and instructional consistency

Communication

• Serve as primary point of contact for families and districts
• Communicate effectively with EBSC and interdisciplinary teams
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards

Attendance, Participation & Timeliness

• Maintain punctuality and reliable attendance
• Meet deadlines for reports, meetings, and documentation
• Attend required trainings and organizational events

Education, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
• Massachusetts Special Education licensure required
• Experience working with students with autism
• ABA experience strongly preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to manage staff and classroom systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Compassionate, adaptable, and mission-driven

Physical Requirements

This position is based in an active school environment and requires the ability to:

• Sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the school day.
• Engage in active instruction, including floor work and classroom movement.
• Communicate clearly with students, staff, and supervisors.
• Move quickly and confidently within the school environment to support student safety when required.

Why Join Crossroads Continuum?

We believe supporting our students starts with supporting our staff. At Crossroads Continuum, you’ll find a mission-driven culture that values collaboration, growth, and work-life balance.

Benefits include:

• Health and Dental Insurance (effective first day of employment)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 50% employer match
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition reimbursement, including 20% preferred tuition reduction for Regis College graduate, doctoral, and certificate programs
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Crossroads Continuum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or Massachusetts law.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process.

Interested in Applying?

If you’re looking for a rewarding, engaging role where your work truly makes a difference—and still allows for a healthy work-life balance—we’d love to hear from you.

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