Special Education Teacher (Transition Program for 18-22)
Assabet Valley Collaborative, West Bridgewater, MA, United States
Assabet Valley Collaborative – Special Education Teacher – Transition Program (Evolution)
Assabet Valley Collaborative is looking for a Special Education teacher to join our team in our 18-22 Transition Program (Evolution).
Build meaningful connections with students who inspire you daily.
Work in a joyful, growth‑oriented environment that promotes connection.
Collaborate with young people, their families, and a multidisciplinary team of teachers, paraeducators, nurses, therapists, and clinicians.
Provide meaningful experiences that prepare young adults for success as they transition to adulthood.
Who We Are
Assabet Valley Collaborative (AVC) is an educational service agency serving the Metrowest/Central Massachusetts region. Our services include K‑12 and post‑graduate programs, wraparound services, transportation, professional development, and more. Within AVC, the Evolution program offers transition services for students aged 18‑22 with diverse cognitive, physical, and social‑emotional needs. The Evolution‑Horizons teacher works with a team of three paraeducators, a counselor, a nurse, and rotating related‑services providers (OT, SLP, PT, Music, Vision, etc.) to serve a classroom of approximately 10–15 students.
Qualifications
We seek a teacher who exemplifies leadership and continuous learning, thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, and demonstrates flexibility, resourcefulness, and a passion for innovating educational practices. The ideal candidate has a strong learning mindset, is receptive to feedback, and effectively facilitates learning and self‑reflection for themselves and others.
Job‑Specific Responsibilities
Believes that students succeed when provided with positive reinforcement and behavioral supports.
Prioritizes an instructional focus that blends functional social and life skills, vocational and higher‑education training, community‑based learning, and communication facilitation between school and vocational sites.
Empowers students to become problem‑solvers and independent decision makers.
Plans rigorous, meaningful instruction and enjoys using students’ skill sets to support diverse learners.
Co‑designs and adapts a comprehensive curriculum to meet daily and personalized learning needs through individual, small‑group, and whole‑group activities.
Balances high academic and behavioral expectations with necessary accommodations and modifications.
Co‑designs and collaborates with families, sending districts, adult service agencies, employers, and in‑home service providers.
Partners with students and stakeholders to develop, present, and implement team‑drafted IEPs.
Provides ongoing supervision and coaching of paraeducators.
Works with team members to establish and implement student‑centered and sustainable data systems that inform instruction and generate progress reports.
Conducts required assessments and compiles assessment results of related‑service providers for the 3‑year re‑evaluations.
Participates in required trainings and professional development.
Encourages passion and enthusiasm for classroom work.
Adheres to established federal, state, and local laws and regulations (FERPA, HIPAA, IDEA).
Has experience working in schools, nonprofits, or human‑service organizations.
Designs, delivers, and adapts curriculum with a team to meet students’ needs.
Develops a comprehensive, accessible schedule that maximizes instructional time through individual, small‑group, and whole‑group activities.
The Ideal Candidate
Thrives within a team while being able to work independently.
Manages conflict and core tensions constructively.
Is bilingual or multilingual (a plus).
Encourages passion and enthusiasm for the classroom community.
Adheres to federal, state, and local laws and regulations (FERPA, HIPAA, IDEA).
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Licensed or working toward licensure from MA DESE in Moderate or Severe Disabilities.
Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and ability to transport students in AVC vehicles.
Schedule
185‑day schedule.
Operating hours: 8:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Summer hours available but not required.
Physical Demands
This is an active position requiring frequent physical movement to support students in accessing learning, leisure, daily living activities, and community participation.
Competitive Benefits
Competitive compensation within the public school employee sector.
School‑year position with additional compensation available for summer service.
3 personal days and 10 sick days.
75% of health‑insurance premiums covered by AVC.
High deductible health‑insurance plan and health‑savings account with AVC contributing 50% of the deductible into the HSA.
Participation in MA state pension systems (MTRS or MSERS).
Voluntary benefits: Flex Spending, Life, Short‑term, Long‑term Insurance, Dental.
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Assabet Valley Collaborative is looking for a Special Education teacher to join our team in our 18-22 Transition Program (Evolution).
Build meaningful connections with students who inspire you daily.
Work in a joyful, growth‑oriented environment that promotes connection.
Collaborate with young people, their families, and a multidisciplinary team of teachers, paraeducators, nurses, therapists, and clinicians.
Provide meaningful experiences that prepare young adults for success as they transition to adulthood.
Who We Are
Assabet Valley Collaborative (AVC) is an educational service agency serving the Metrowest/Central Massachusetts region. Our services include K‑12 and post‑graduate programs, wraparound services, transportation, professional development, and more. Within AVC, the Evolution program offers transition services for students aged 18‑22 with diverse cognitive, physical, and social‑emotional needs. The Evolution‑Horizons teacher works with a team of three paraeducators, a counselor, a nurse, and rotating related‑services providers (OT, SLP, PT, Music, Vision, etc.) to serve a classroom of approximately 10–15 students.
Qualifications
We seek a teacher who exemplifies leadership and continuous learning, thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, and demonstrates flexibility, resourcefulness, and a passion for innovating educational practices. The ideal candidate has a strong learning mindset, is receptive to feedback, and effectively facilitates learning and self‑reflection for themselves and others.
Job‑Specific Responsibilities
Believes that students succeed when provided with positive reinforcement and behavioral supports.
Prioritizes an instructional focus that blends functional social and life skills, vocational and higher‑education training, community‑based learning, and communication facilitation between school and vocational sites.
Empowers students to become problem‑solvers and independent decision makers.
Plans rigorous, meaningful instruction and enjoys using students’ skill sets to support diverse learners.
Co‑designs and adapts a comprehensive curriculum to meet daily and personalized learning needs through individual, small‑group, and whole‑group activities.
Balances high academic and behavioral expectations with necessary accommodations and modifications.
Co‑designs and collaborates with families, sending districts, adult service agencies, employers, and in‑home service providers.
Partners with students and stakeholders to develop, present, and implement team‑drafted IEPs.
Provides ongoing supervision and coaching of paraeducators.
Works with team members to establish and implement student‑centered and sustainable data systems that inform instruction and generate progress reports.
Conducts required assessments and compiles assessment results of related‑service providers for the 3‑year re‑evaluations.
Participates in required trainings and professional development.
Encourages passion and enthusiasm for classroom work.
Adheres to established federal, state, and local laws and regulations (FERPA, HIPAA, IDEA).
Has experience working in schools, nonprofits, or human‑service organizations.
Designs, delivers, and adapts curriculum with a team to meet students’ needs.
Develops a comprehensive, accessible schedule that maximizes instructional time through individual, small‑group, and whole‑group activities.
The Ideal Candidate
Thrives within a team while being able to work independently.
Manages conflict and core tensions constructively.
Is bilingual or multilingual (a plus).
Encourages passion and enthusiasm for the classroom community.
Adheres to federal, state, and local laws and regulations (FERPA, HIPAA, IDEA).
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Licensed or working toward licensure from MA DESE in Moderate or Severe Disabilities.
Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and ability to transport students in AVC vehicles.
Schedule
185‑day schedule.
Operating hours: 8:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Summer hours available but not required.
Physical Demands
This is an active position requiring frequent physical movement to support students in accessing learning, leisure, daily living activities, and community participation.
Competitive Benefits
Competitive compensation within the public school employee sector.
School‑year position with additional compensation available for summer service.
3 personal days and 10 sick days.
75% of health‑insurance premiums covered by AVC.
High deductible health‑insurance plan and health‑savings account with AVC contributing 50% of the deductible into the HSA.
Participation in MA state pension systems (MTRS or MSERS).
Voluntary benefits: Flex Spending, Life, Short‑term, Long‑term Insurance, Dental.
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