Anticipated Special Education Teacher - 26/27

Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Generous employer-covered health insurance

Comprehensive dental insurance

Professional development opportunities

Supplemental income earning opportunities

Affordable term life insurance

Employee Assistance Programming

Wellness programming

Job summary

A regional educational institution is seeking an Anticipated Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting students with disabilities, facilitating instruction, and collaborating with general education teachers. Required qualifications include licensure in Moderate Disabilities and CORI checks. Benefits include competitive wages, health and dental insurance, professional development opportunities, and wellness programs. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about inclusive education and supporting diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Licensed or licensable in Moderate Disabilities required.
• CORI, SAFIS, SORI and DCFCentral Registry required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate instruction alongside general education teacher for students with disabilities.
• Document performance, behavior, and achievement of students.
• Collaborate on classroom accommodations and assessments.

Skills

Licensure by DESE as a Teacher of Moderate Disabilities (5-12)

Bilingual preferred

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Essex North Shore is seeking an Anticipated Special Education Teacher to join the department for the 2026-2027 school year.

Licensed or licensable in Moderate Disabilities required.

CORI, SAFIS, SORI and DCFCentral Registry required.

Bilingual preferred.

As an employee of Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District, you are offered a number of robust benefits that support you, your family, and your professional growth. More specifically, for most full-time and part-time (in excess of 20 hours per week) employees, we offer:

• Competitive wages that compensate you for your knowledge, skills and abilities in the workplace.
• Generous employer-covered health insurance (Employer/Employee premium cost sharing at 75/25). Coverage options are through the Group Insurance Commission.
• Comprehensive dental insurance through Delta Dental of Massachusetts, currently covering over 90% of dentists throughout Massachusetts.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and free, paid training.
• Supplemental income earning opportunities, such as athletics programming, integration academies, and club advisor positions.
• Affordable term life insurance through the Group Insurance Commission providing your family or loved one(s) with financial security in the event of an unforeseen passing.
• Employee Assistance Programming for behavioral, health, financial planning, and legal resources.
• Wellness programming including spin, yoga, and other classes that are tailored to your busy schedule and health goals.
• And so much more!

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure by DESE as a Teacher of Moderate Disabilities (5-12)

REPORTS TO

Director of Special Education

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum and Instruction

1. Facilitate instruction, in conjunction with the general education teacher, to meet the needs of students with disabilities, and provide access to the general education curriculum.
2. Document student performance, student behavior, and student achievement within the general education setting.
3. Responsible for a caseload of up to 25 special education students.
4. Provides review and reinforcement of new concepts; supports students in the completion of their assigned tasks.
5. Collaborate regarding classroom accommodations, modifications, teaching strategies, and assessments.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of students’ IEPs, as well as the accommodations and modifications necessary for student success.
7. Develops resources for students, such as word banks, graphic organizers, and copies of class notes.
8. Modify assignments, tests, and quizzes as required.
9. Participates as a member of Special Education Team meetings; develops IEPs, including goals for each student.
10. Complete academic achievement testing evaluations for students; write reports of findings.
11. Maintains documentation, including student performance, behavior, progress data, notation of student absences/tardies, and conversations with teachers.
12. Provide academic support outside of the general education classroom, as assigned.
13. Provide for individual or small-group testing.
14. Assist students to utilize organizational systems.

Communication/Collaboration

1. Communicate regularly with special education Liaisons, Team Chairs, classroom teachers, parents, and students.
2. Respond to any correspondence, both oral and written, that comes from a parent or guardian.
3. Speaks with teachers/Liaisons when concerns arise regarding a student’s performance or behavior.
4. Records students’ behavior, if requested by a teacher and/or behavior plan.
5. Participates in conferences and meetings when appropriate; contributes observations and ideas.
6. Accept additional responsibilities as may be required under the direction of the Director of Special Education.