Teacher Secondary

EAST LONGMEADOW Teacher Secondary Reasons to Join Arbor $50-$55/hr - a competitive rate for a short-term contract that keeps your pipeline moving Defined 3-month engagement - clean start, clean end, straightforward scope 6th grade inclusion classroom in a well-regarded Pioneer Valley district Arbor handles the paperwork - you focus on the classroom Access to Arbor's ongoing contract portfolio in education, behavioral health, and allied health when this one wraps Medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, and AD&D coverage available to qualifying employees Responsibilities Deliver specially designed instruction to 6th grade students with moderate disabilities in an inclusion classroom setting Co-plan and co-teach with general education colleagues using UDL and co-teaching frameworks aligned to MA Curriculum Frameworks Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); complete IEP progress reports on schedule Adapt curriculum, instructional materials, and assessments to meet the varying needs of students with disabilities Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student progress, behavioral data, and service delivery Collaborate with related service providers, educational assistants, and families to support student goals Job Requirements Qualifications Massachusetts DESE licensure: Moderate Disabilities (Grades 5-12) strongly preferred; candidates with demonstrated inclusion teaching experience considered Experience supporting students with moderate disabilities in a public school inclusion or co-taught classroom Working knowledge of IEP development, MA Curriculum Frameworks, and IDEA compliance requirements Familiarity with co-teaching models, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and evidence-based behavioral strategies Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with general education teachers, specialists, and families Current or eligible CORI/SORI background check clearance (required prior to first day) CPR/First Aid certification preferred