Grade 4/5 Special Education Teacher (TIDES Program), Bates Elementary School, Salem Public Scho[...]

Public Value; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 59,719 - 116,414; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Group Insurance Commission (GIC) benefits

Job summary

A local educational institution in Salem, MA, seeks a Grade 4/5 Special Education Teacher for the TIDES Program. The teacher will work with students with disabilities in inclusive settings, develop IEPs, and collaborate with a supportive team. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, teaching certification in Special Education, and a commitment to student success. The role also demands proficiency in technology and may involve bilingual skills. Competitive salary ranging from $59,719.90 to $116,414 per year with benefits.

Qualifications

• Hold a deep commitment to diverse students and families.
• Model high standards and pursue continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in technology such as Google G-Suite Apps.

Responsibilities

• Oversee programming for students in general education settings.
• Work collaboratively with parents to improve student outcomes.
• Administer and report findings from evaluations.

Skills

Commitment to students and families

Proficiency with technology

Ability to engage in restraint

Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Massachusetts teaching certification/licensure in Special Education

Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement

Job description

Grade 4/5 Special Education Teacher (TIDES Program), Bates Elementary School, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY 2026-2027]

Salem Public Schools District Wide – Salem, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5646100

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 30, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

About Salem Public Schools

Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 10 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds.

What You’ll Do

As a collaborative member of the Special Education team, this Special Education Teacher is responsible for teaching students with disabilities in a substantially separate program and supporting these students in the inclusive setting of general education classes, as dictated by their IEPs. The Special Education Teacher works in consultation with special and general education teams to provide a rigorous and accessible learning experience for all students.

Role Responsibilities

• Oversee programming for students in substantially separate and/or general education settings.
• Provide specialized instruction that will allow all students to successfully engage in instruction based upon the Common Core standards and District curriculum maps.
• Work with the classroom support team and assigned clinical staff to develop data‑taking mechanisms and analyze data to drive instruction and monitor student progress.
• Maintain consistent positive relationships with students and manage student behavior by implementing positive student management strategies and individualized behavior support plans.
• Work collaboratively across school settings and with parents and various community agencies to improve student outcomes, develop solutions, plan curriculum, collect data, and create and implement Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students.
• Demonstrate ability to write an effective IEP with SMART goals and sensible accommodations and generate progress reports using IEP software.
• Administer, interpret, and report findings from standardized evaluations; able to administer remote assessments if needed.
• Present evidence of student progress toward goals and objectives in a professional manner during special education meetings.
• Evaluate students’ abilities in basic academics and social development using formal and informal measures.
• Support and direct paraprofessionals and other school personnel in implementing classroom goals and IEP accommodations, modifications, and goals.
• Use innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including effective use of technologies, to increase student access, learning, and confidence.
• Modify and adapt materials, instructional lessons, etc., to meet the specific needs of students across the school day as identified in their IEPs.
• Embed social‑emotional learning (SEL) and strategies into lesson planning.
• Use technology to teach in a remote learning environment if needed.
• Assist with behavior support and management as determined by student need.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the building Principal, Special Education Supervisor, or Executive Director of Special Education.

What You’ll Bring

• Hold a deep commitment to students and families and value diversity; affirm backgrounds of all community members.
• Hold high expectations for self, students, and colleagues; model high standards and pursue continuous improvement.
• Build authentic, caring relationships with colleagues, students, and families; partner with families and colleagues for student success.
• Embrace feedback; use mistakes as growth opportunities; thrive in a culture of feedback.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred).
• Massachusetts teaching certification/licensure in Special Education (severe special needs preferred).
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement (required within 1 year of start date).
• Safety Care trained or willing to be trained (District provides).
• Ability to meet Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice.
• Physically capable of and willing to engage in restraint, bending, and lifting as required.
• Proficiency with technology (blended learning, communication suites, Google G‑Suite Apps, etc.) desirable.
• Second language (Spanish and/or Portuguese) proficiency a plus.
• Bilingual candidates and candidates of color strongly encouraged.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.

Work Year

Teachers in Salem Public Schools work a 185‑day school year (180 student contact days plus 5 professional development days).

Salary

Salary range: $59,719.90 to $116,414 per year, per the Salem Teachers Union collective bargaining agreement (2024‑2027).

Benefits

Full‑time employees receive Group Insurance Commission (GIC) benefits. The City of Salem provides additional health benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. The District also prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination or harassment or who participate in an equal‑opportunity investigation.