Riverside Community Care·Needham, Massachusetts
The Special Education Teacher implements academic and classroom components of individualized IEP requirements and tracks student progress. They collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide appropriate services to students and families within a therapeutic day school setting.
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Exciting opportunity to join Riverside Community Care as a Special Education Teacher for our esteemed Riverside School!
The Riverside School is a 766-approved Private Therapeutic Day School which provides student-centered educational experiences that are clinically intensive and foster a culture of mutual respect and appreciation for growth and learning. Our services support opportunities for leadership within an educational environment that focuses on students' academic achievement, social emotional functioning, and community engagement. The Riverside School serves students in grades 6-12 offering a low student-teacher ratio within the classroom, structured group and individual therapy, and opportunities to engage in the larger community. Our educational and clinical staff work collaboratively to ensure students are progressing in both their academic and therapeutic development, with skilled educational and clinical professionals.
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for implementing the academic and classroom components of each students individualized IEP requirements, data tracking their progress towards those goals, facilitating student learning based on sending district requirements, and collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of appropriate services to students and families.
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Why You'll Love Riverside We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Forbes named Riverside a best-in-state employer.
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Candidates must hold a licensure and either a Bachelor's or Master's degree. The role requires the ability to facilitate learning based on sending district requirements for students in grades 6-12.
Market context
In Massachusetts, Special Education Teacher roles are typically in steady demand because districts need licensed educators who can support diverse learners and comply with state requirements. This role is competitive because it requires a valid Massachusetts Moderate Disabilities License (PreK–8) and multi-sensory reading training, with prior special education experience preferred. Before applying, confirm your license and reading training are current; the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time.