Elementary School Special Education Teacher

Winthrop Public School District; Winthrop (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Winthrop Public School District’s Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School in Winthrop, MA is hiring an Elementary School Special Education Teacher. The role requires appropriate DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 and involves working with elementary students with various disabilities.

Strong teamwork, communication, and collaboration are essential, with preferred restraint training and three years of experience. The position is full-time with a starting date in January 2027.

Qualifications

• DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 is required.
• Experience with elementary students with a variety of disabilities including Specific Learning Disabilities, Emotional Impairment, and Communication Disorders.
• Restraint training and three years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong behavior management and data collection/analysis.
• Provide specially designed instruction in inclusion and pull-out settings.
• Schedule integration time for students and supervise paraprofessionals.
• Support social skills development and differentiate instruction.
• Evaluate students using multiple assessments (e.g. WIAT, GORT, TOWL, CTOPP).
• Write reports, goals, IEPs, and progress notes.

Skills

Behavior management

Data collection/analysis

Special education instruction

Inclusion and pull-out delivery

Scheduling integration time

Paraprofessional supervision

Social skills development

Differentiated instruction

Assessment knowledge (WIAT, GORT, TOWL

Education

DESE licensure: Moderate Disabilities PreK-8

Job description

Elementary School Special Education Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5975385
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

Position Title: Elementary School Special Education Teacher Location: Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School Position Type: Full-time Start Date: January 2027 Position Summary: A successful candidate should be comfortable working as part of a team and have strong oral and written communication skills. Appropriate DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities Prek-8 is required and candidates should have previous experience working with elementary school students with a variety of disabilities including Specific Learning Disabilities, Emotional Impairment, Communication Disorders etc. Restraint training and three years of experience is preferred. Key Responsibilities and Experience: Candidates should have experience in the following areas:

• Strong behavior management skills
• Collecting and analyzing behavioral and academic data
• Providing specially designed instruction in both inclusion and pull-out settings
• Scheduling integration time for students
• Providing supervision to paraprofessionals
• Supporting social skills development
• Differentiating instruction
• Knowledge of a variety of academic programs
• Evaluating students using a variety of assessments (e.g. WIAT, GORT, TOWL, CTOPP, etc.)
• Writing reports, goals, IEPs, and progress notes

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $55,331 to $104,908 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Andrea O'Leary , Principal
• Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School
• Phone: [phone] ext. 4511
• Email: [e-mail]