Special Education Teacher - Substantially Separate
Gateway Regional School District
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Huntington, Massachusetts, United States
$52,803 - $91,482 USD yearly
Substantially Separate Special Education Teacher: Gateway Regional School
Begins August 25, 2026
Gateway Regional School is seeking a Substantially Separate Special Education Teacher (Sunrise Academy)
Qualified Candidates Must:
●Have a MA License for teaching students with Moderate or Severe Disabilities (or licensed by August 25, 2026) Required
●Have a Bachelor’s Degree
●Have 3+ years of experience in a Life Skills, or similar, program
●Experience teaching in a middle school or high school setting (preferred)
●Strong written and verbal communication skills
●Experience completing MCAS ALTs Preferred
●Hold an unwavering belief that every student can grow and succeed.
Professional Responsibilities Include:
●Plan and deliver individualized, evidence-based instruction for students with autism and developmental disabilities in the areas of functional academics, activities of daily living (ADLs), social skills, community integration, and transition planning.
●Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including progress reporting and data collection to inform instruction and ensure student growth.
●Provide ongoing supervision, guidance, and coaching to program paraprofessionals to ensure consistent, high-quality implementation of instructional and behavioral strategies.
●Collaborate closely with related service providers, including Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP), Occupational Therapists (OT), Physical Therapists (PT), school nurses, and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA), to support a cohesive and comprehensive approach to student programming.
●Serve as the Team Chair/Liaison for annual review and other IEP meetings, including facilitating meetings, presenting draft IEPs, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
●Foster strong, consistent, and positive communication with families, providing regular updates on student progress, needs, and successes.
●Maintain ongoing communication and coordination with service providers and general education staff to support inclusion opportunities and continuity of services.
●Support students in developing independence and functional skills across school, home, and community settings.
●Attend and actively engage in staff meetings, professional development, required training, and other school-based or district meetings throughout the school year.
●Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including student data, service logs, and compliance records.
●Create and maintain a structured, safe, and supportive classroom environment that meets the sensory, behavioral, and learning needs of all students.
●Perform other duties as assigned by administration to support the overall success of the program and school community.
Rate of pay: $52,803-$91,482 dependent upon education, and experience.
Number of Positions: 1
Begins August 25, 2026
Gateway Regional School is seeking a Substantially Separate Special Education Teacher (Sunrise Academy)
Qualified Candidates Must:
●Have a MA License for teaching students with Moderate or Severe Disabilities (or licensed by August 25, 2026) Required
●Have a Bachelor’s Degree
●Have 3+ years of experience in a Life Skills, or similar, program
●Experience teaching in a middle school or high school setting (preferred)
●Strong written and verbal communication skills
●Experience completing MCAS ALTs Preferred
●Hold an unwavering belief that every student can grow and succeed.
Professional Responsibilities Include:
●Plan and deliver individualized, evidence-based instruction for students with autism and developmental disabilities in the areas of functional academics, activities of daily living (ADLs), social skills, community integration, and transition planning.
●Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including progress reporting and data collection to inform instruction and ensure student growth.
●Provide ongoing supervision, guidance, and coaching to program paraprofessionals to ensure consistent, high-quality implementation of instructional and behavioral strategies.
●Collaborate closely with related service providers, including Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP), Occupational Therapists (OT), Physical Therapists (PT), school nurses, and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA), to support a cohesive and comprehensive approach to student programming.
●Serve as the Team Chair/Liaison for annual review and other IEP meetings, including facilitating meetings, presenting draft IEPs, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
●Foster strong, consistent, and positive communication with families, providing regular updates on student progress, needs, and successes.
●Maintain ongoing communication and coordination with service providers and general education staff to support inclusion opportunities and continuity of services.
●Support students in developing independence and functional skills across school, home, and community settings.
●Attend and actively engage in staff meetings, professional development, required training, and other school-based or district meetings throughout the school year.
●Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including student data, service logs, and compliance records.
●Create and maintain a structured, safe, and supportive classroom environment that meets the sensory, behavioral, and learning needs of all students.
●Perform other duties as assigned by administration to support the overall success of the program and school community.
Rate of pay: $52,803-$91,482 dependent upon education, and experience.
Number of Positions: 1