Elementary Special Education Teacher - Inclusion & Data-Driven Impact

Winthrop Public School District; Winthrop (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution is looking for an Elementary School Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate must hold DESE licensure in Moderate Special Education and be comfortable working with students with various disabilities. Strong communication skills and behavior management experience are essential. Responsibilities include providing specially designed instruction, evaluating students, and supervising paraprofessionals to foster positive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Strong behavior management skills are essential.
• Candidates should have previous experience with students with disabilities.
• Appropriate DESE licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specially designed instruction.
• Evaluate students using various assessments.
• Support social skills development.

Skills

Behavior management skills

Data analysis

Differentiating instruction

Communication skills

Knowledge of academic programs

Education

DESE licensure in Moderate Special Education

Job description

Position Title:Elementary School Special Education Teacher (2026-2027 SY)

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 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.

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

Application Procedure:

As per Article 6 of the Agreement between the Winthrop School Committee and the Winthrop Teachers’ Association, the following vacancy is posted for Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School.

Additional information on this position may be obtained from Andrea O’Leary, Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School, [phone] or [e-mail].

Interested applicants should notify Andrea O’Leary by May 8, 2026.