3rd Grade Special Education Teacher

Northbridge Public Schools; Northbridge (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbridge Public Schools New Northbridge Elementary School - Whitinsville, Massachusetts is seeking a 3rd Grade Special Education Teacher. The position offers flexibility including job share or part-time arrangements with retirees welcome and an immediate starting date.

Will plan a program of study, create a conducive classroom environment, set objectives, employ effective instructional methods, assess progress, diagnose disabilities with district support, and communicate with families.

Qualifications

• DESE licensure in Mild/Moderate Special Needs required.
• Bachelor degree preferred for candidate.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study meeting students' needs and abilities.
• Create a conducive classroom environment for learning.
• Set objectives aligned with curriculum and communicate to students.
• Use instructional methods and materials to meet objectives.
• Assess student progress and provide reports.
• Diagnose learning disabilities with district specialists as needed.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and parents regularly.
• Assist administration in district policy implementation and classroom management.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Maintain professional competence and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

IEP development

Differentiated instruction

Education

DESE licensure - Mild/Moderate Special Needs

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Northbridge Public Schools New Northbridge Elementary School - Whitinsville, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

3rd Grade Special Education Teacher

Northbridge Public Schools New Northbridge Elementary School - Whitinsville, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5962977

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Will consider job share, part time, or other flexible options. Retirees welcome!!

1. Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students;
2. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students;
3. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish, in harmony with the goals, clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students;
4. Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives;
5. Assess the accomplishment of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as provided;
6. Diagnose the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required;
7. Counsel with colleagues, students, and parents on a regular basis;
8. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
9. Assist the administration in implementing District goals and policies related to the educational and operational needs of the District;
10. Attend staff or team meetings and serve on staff committees as required;
11. Maintain and improve professional competence; and
12. Perform any other related task or duty at the direction of the building principal or designee.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $56,177 to $100,275 Per Year

Job Requirements

• DESE licensure required - Mild/Moderate Special Needs
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• George Ghitelman Spier
• 87 Linwood Avenue
• Whitinsville, Massachusetts 01588
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]