Thank you for considering employment in the Lunenburg Public Schools.There is an open Special Education Teacher position at the Turkey Hill Elementary School in one of our substantially separate classroom. Turkey Hill Elementary School129 Northfield Road, Lunenburg, MA 01462Special Education Teacher ACHIEVE Program (Substantially Separate)Turkey Hill Elementary School (Grades 35) 129 Northfield Road, Lunenburg, MA 01462Are you feeling overwhelmed in your current teaching assignment? If you are looking for a supportive, well-staffed environment where you can truly focus on individualized instruction, please consider making the move to Lunenburg.This vacancy is open solely because the previous teacher has decided to stay home with their young childmeaning you are stepping into a highly desirable, stable, and rewarding "dream job" environment.The ACHIEVE Program at Turkey Hill Elementary serves a small, wonderful group of students (grades 35) with multiple disabilities. The primary focus is on modified curriculums, communication support, and activities of daily living skills.Excellent Ratios: The class currently has only 5 students, supported by 2 to 3 dedicated paraprofessionals in addition to the lead teacher.Streamlined Focus: The current cohort of students does not have any major behavioral issues or complex medical needs, allowing you to focus deeply on teaching, communication, and functional life skills.Collaborative Environment: You will work alongside a tight-knit, supportive school community dedicated to helping these students thrive and transition into mainstream settings whenever possible.General ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will have the knowledge, skills, and ability to: Design, adapt, and implement highly modified academic instruction tailored to individual student needs.Embed functional communication and daily living skills instruction into the daily routine.Supervise and collaborate effectively with a dedicated team of 23 paraprofessionals.Maintain a positive, predictable, and nurturing learning environment that promotes student independence and dignity.Partner collaboratively with families, therapists, and general education staff to support inclusive opportunities and mainstream transitions as appropriate.QualificationsMassachusetts DESE Certification in Special Education (Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 preferred, Severe Certification also considered).Experience with modified curriculums, assistive communication technologies, and activities of daily living skills instruction.Strong collaboration, communication, and team-leadership skills.Thank you for considering employment with the Lunenburg Public Schools.
We look forward to reviewing your application!OTHERSalary and benefits per Lunenburg Education Association contract.Hiring is subject to satisfactory CORI and SAFIS Background Checks per 603 CMR 51.
