Essential Learning Skills Special Education Teacher - Munger Hill Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education, located in Westfield, Massachusetts, is hiring for a full-time teaching position focused on students with moderate disabilities. This role involves providing core educational programs, managing classroom activities, and collaborating with other educators to ensure student success.

The selected candidate will be responsible for evaluating and monitoring student progress, maintaining educational records, and being an integral part of IEP meetings. A suitable candidate must hold certification for special education as required by Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• Certified as a teacher of mild/moderate disabilities or severe disabilities in Massachusetts.
• Must meet Federal and State Special Education Regulations.
• Regular attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide core programs to students.
• Assist in resolving students' psychological and academic problems.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain records.

Skills

Teaching mild/moderate disabilities

Classroom management

Collaboration with educators

Monitoring student progress

Behavior intervention planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certification in special education

Job description

Westfield Public Schools Munger Hill Elementary School - Westfield, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of authorized administrators shall:

• Provide basic core program for students assigned to this class consistent with state education code requirements.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers who have students integrated in their regular classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff, and assisting the student with regular assignments.
• Maintain the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes.
• Encourage good citizenship.
• Work with individual students in providing educational experiences designed to help in the achievement of student's specific goals.
• Assist other professionals in resolving psychological, social, academic, and disciplinary problems of students.
• Assist in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of students in the program.
• Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the school day.
• Provide appropriate direction for the facilitation of mainstreaming.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the individual educational plan.
• Collect data and assist in development of Individual Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Work with other staff on curriculum development and program innovation.
• Monitor student progress in and outside classroom.
• Maintain contact with parents of students.
• Evaluate student progress based on work output and observation; determine goals, objectives, and directions.
• Prepare report cards, education records, IEP forms, classroom observation records and other forms.
• Administer testing evaluation.
• Participate in IEP meetings.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Administrator of Special Education.

Salary and terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract. Salary placement will be based on the application as submitted.

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.

Job Details

Job ID: 5806918

Posted: Jun 29, 2026

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000 to $98,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Certified as a teacher of mild/moderate disabilities or severe disabilities by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Meet Federal and State Special Education Regulations.
• Work is generally conducted within the school building; ability to travel within the building is necessary. Position involves sitting and moving from one place to another within the classroom. Work is light in nature with regular lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Frequent use of hands to operate keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Stacy Burgess, Principal
• 33 Mallard Lane
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]