9th March start

Full Time

Posted 22 days ago

Expiring 18th June

Middlesex County, Boston

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Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate educator to join a specialized public school program serving elementary and middle school students with intensive special needs. The program is designed to foster independence and purposeful living by helping students acquire vital communication, academic, and life skills. This program is rooted in evidence-based practices and a multidisciplinary approach, striving to help every child reach their fullest potential through highly individualized care. Key Responsibilities: Instructional Leadership: Implement individualized academic and behavioral programs tailored to the unique needs of each student. Evidence-Based Practice Behavioral Support Communication & Technology: Integrate augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and assistive technology to ensure all students can access the curriculum. Collaboration: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational and Physical Therapists, Clinical/Mental Health staff, and Music Therapists. Social & Life Skills Instruction: Deliver targeted instruction in social skills, pragmatic language, and community-based life skills to encourage student autonomy. Program Participation: Maintain engagement throughout the standard 180-day academic year, as well as the 5-week Extended School Year (ESY) program during the summer months.

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The Therapeutic Learning Center is a public elementary and middle school program for students with intensive special needs. The school supports and helps students acquire the communication, academic readiness, community, life skills, and social skills necessary to have a purposeful and independent life, and strives to help each child reach his or her fullest potential. An Extended Year Program is also provided at this location. SEEM Collaborative Extended Year Programs are recommended for students who require additional academic services to prevent substantial regression during the summer months. Students benefit from enriched academic, social, and life skills curricula, receiving individualized and small group instruction based upon their individualized education plans (IEPs). The format and structure of the SEEM Collaborative Extended Year Programs assist students with a smooth transition into the new school year.

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4th Grade, 3rd Grade Paraprofessional - Middlesex County District
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Mar 9 - Jun 18 2026
Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate educator to join a specialized public school program serving elementary and middle school students with intensive special needs. The program is designed to foster independence and purposeful living by helping students acquire vital communication, academic, and life skills. This program is rooted in evidence-based practices and a multidisciplinary approach, striving to help every child reach their fullest potential through highly individualized care. Key Responsibilities: Instructional Leadership: Implement individualized academic and behavioral programs tailored to the unique needs of each student. Evidence-Based Practice Behavioral Support Communication & Technology: Integrate augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and assistive technology to ensure all students can access the curriculum. Collaboration: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational and Physical Therapists, Clinical/Mental Health staff, and Music Therapists. Social & Life Skills Instruction: Deliver targeted instruction in social skills, pragmatic language, and community-based life skills to encourage student autonomy. Program Participation: Maintain engagement throughout the standard 180-day academic year, as well as the 5-week Extended School Year (ESY) program during the summer months.…Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate educator to join a specialized public school program serving elementary and middle school students with intensive special needs. The program is designed to foster independence and purposeful living by helping students acquire vital communication, academic, and life skills. This program is rooted in evidence-based practices and a multidisciplinary approach, striving to help every child reach their fullest potential through highly individualized care. Key Responsibilities: Instructional Leadership: Implement individualized academic and behavioral programs tailored to the unique needs of each student. Evidence-Based Practice Behavioral Support Communication & Technology: Integrate augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and assistive technology to ensure all students can access the curriculum. Collaboration: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational and Physical Therapists, Clinical/Mental Health staff, and Music Therapists. Social & Life Skills Instruction: Deliver targeted instruction in social skills, pragmatic language, and community-based life skills to encourage student autonomy. Program Participation: Maintain engagement throughout the standard 180-day academic year, as well as the 5-week Extended School Year (ESY) program during the summer months.
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4th Grade, 3rd Grade Paraprofessional - Middlesex County District