About this role
Overview The Cape Cod Collaborative is an educational organization providing a full range of instructional and support services to the students, parents and public school staff of our 20 member districts, whose needs are best addressed through a multi-district effort. Our student services include: alternative education programs for low incident, special needs populations; programs for the multi-handicapped; therapy and services for students requiring specialized support; and a full range of transportation services for both the special needs and general education population. We coordinate collegial sharing opportunities for various professional groups, conduct executive searches and offer a wide range of professional development and training opportunities for the educators and support personnel of our member districts. #WeAreOneCollaborative Job Description Waypoint Academy (South Yarmouth) supports students in middle and high school in an alternative school setting. There are openings for teachers with certification in Moderate Disabilities (5-12). Performance Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)
• FBA & Development of Positive Behavior Support Plans (including reinforcement systems, visual contracts, etc.)
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors
• 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
• Develop data collection systems to ensure proper reporting of student progress
• Supervise and train paraprofessionals
• Other duties as directed by Program Director
Qualifications
• Required Massachusetts licensure: Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities PK-8 or Severe All Levels
• SEI Endorsement, preferred.
• Master's degree with an emphasis in Special Education, preferred
• Safety Care Training preferred or willing to be trained.
• Experience with the use of specialized teaching techniques used with special education students.
• Ability to design or modify cirriculum, instructional materials, and classroom environments for students with disabilities.
• Ability to implement behavioral management strategies.
• Such other alternatives as the Program Director/Director of Special Education may deem acceptable and appropriate.
Reports to: Waypoint Academy Program Director Location: 117 Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA 02644 Salary: $63,105 - $109,521 Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about the Cape Cod Collaborative here.