1.0 FTE Middle School Special Education Teacher – Therapeutic Learning Program

Lexington Public Schools; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington Public Schools seeks a 1.0 FTE Middle School Special Education Teacher (TLP) to provide direct instruction aligned with IEPs and executive functioning goals in a 184-day work year. Responsibilities include collaborating with staff, supporting students with social-emotional/behavioral needs, and contributing to IEP development.

The role requires (or prefers) a Master's in Special Education and DESE certification in moderate disabilities, with consideration for severe disabilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Special Education preferred.
• DESE certification in moderate disabilities required at the appropriate grade level.
• Experience with students with social emotional/behavioral disabilities and behavior plans.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; proficient with technology.
• Ability to manage student data and contribute to IEP development.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct instruction aligned with IEPs and executive functioning goals.
• Identifies student needs and collaborates with staff to support social-emotional and behavioral needs.
• Collaborates with Therapeutic Learning Program team to monitor progress and develop behavioral approaches.
• Supports general educators to include students in least restrictive settings.
• Maintains data on IEP objectives and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents/guardians about student progress and goals.
• Completes academic testing for initial or reevaluation assessments.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Technology proficiency

IEP data management

Education

Master's degree in Special Education

DESE certification - Moderate Disabilities

DESE certification - Severe Disabilities

Job description

Position Title: 1.0 FTE Middle School Special Education Teacher (TLP)

FLSA: Exempt

Reports to: Building Principal and the Director of Special Education

Terms of Employment: 184 day work year. Benefits and salary in accordance with the LEA Unit A collective bargaining agreement.

August 25, 2025 start date.Unit A 25-26 Salary Range

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct instruction to students regarding executive functioning and social emotional learning and provides opportunities to practice these skills, in accordance with student IEPs
• Identifies student needs and collaborates with other professional staff members in assessing and supporting students with social emotional, behavior and learning needs
• Collaborates with Therapeutic Learning Program team members regularly to support students’ needs, problem solve and monitor student growth in regards to social emotional, behavior and academic challenges as well as develop effective behavioral approaches individualized for each student
• Collaborates with the general educators to support students in the least restrictive educational settings
• Supports paraprofessionals in implementing academic, behavior and social emotional accommodations and modifications
• Informs and aids in the creation and implementation of student support and behavior plans in conjunction with the Behavior Specialist
• Creates individualized learning opportunities to support student needs in order for students to access the general education curriculum
• Evaluates and maintains data on students IEP objectives, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
• Participates in district-provided safety and de-escalation training. Utilize skills and strategies as needed and in accordance with behavior management plans
• Oversees implementation of the IEP for students on caseload
• Communicates with parents/guardians to share student progress and goals
• Use data to contribute to the development of the IEP for students on caseload and conduct necessary and assigned assessments to provide data for IEP development
• Completes academic testing for students eligible for initial or reevaluation assessments
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Special Education preferred.
• DESE certification in moderate disabilities required at the appropriate grade level required; DESE certification in severe disabilities and previous experience will also be considered if moderate license is pursued within the first year of employment
• Must have experience working with students with social emotional and/or behavioral disabilities; must have experience managing student behavior including developing behavior plans, collecting data and other tasks associated with this requirement
• Must have excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills and possess a high level of capability with technology.
• Must be able to assist in the protection of students and school property, assist the principal in fire and other emergency drills as required by law and School Committee policy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be willing and able to physically manage students if needed.

Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.