Grade 7 Special Education Teacher - 1 year position

Uxbridge Public Schools; Uxbridge (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Uxbridge Public Schools is seeking a Grade 7 Special Education Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This 1-year position will foster an inclusive classroom focused on academic, social, and emotional growth per students' IEPs.

The teacher will develop IEPs, participate in eligibility reviews, collaborate with staff, and communicate with families. Massachusetts DESE licensure in Moderate/Severe needs is required; a Master’s is preferred. Start date is immediate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Massachusetts DESE Licensure in Moderate or Severe Special Needs required.
• Experience with and/or teaching students with disabilities in inclusive settings preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and assess IEPs and behavior plans.
• Participate in Team meetings for eligibility, annual reviews, and re-evaluations.
• Provide specialized instruction with appropriate modifications and accommodations.
• Collaborate with educators, specialists, and support staff to ensure student success.
• Maintain regular communication with families about progress.
• Administer and interpret assessments and prepare reports.
• Deliver direct instruction in inclusive and small group settings.
• Monitor progress and adjust instruction based on data.
• Supervise and collaborate with paraprofessionals and ABA Technicians.
• Support compliance with federal and state regulations.

Skills

IEP development

Team collaboration

Classroom instruction

Assessment administration

Family communication

Data analysis

Paraprofessional supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Massachusetts DESE Licensure in Moderate or Severe Special Needs

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Grade 7 Special Education Teacher - 1 year position

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Job Details

Job ID: 5936089
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Salary: $534,830 to $61,412 Per Year
Job Categories: Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Uxbridge Public Schools is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team for the 2026-27 school year. This position is a 1 year position which would conclude at the end of the 2026-27 school year. The successful candidate will foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes academic, social, and emotional growth in accordance with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

• Develop, implement, and assess Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and behavior plans, including writing and reporting on student goals and progress.
• Actively participate in Team meetings for eligibility, annual reviews, and re-evaluations.
• Provide specialized instruction in primary content areas, developing appropriate modifications and accommodations.
• Collaborate with grade-level educators, specialists, and support staff to ensure comprehensive student support.
• Maintain regular communication with families/caregivers regarding student progress.
• Conduct assessments and standardized testing to support the eligibility evaluation process.
• Deliver direct instruction in both inclusive classroom settings and small group/individual settings as per IEPs.
• Monitor student understanding of the general education curriculum and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Consult with general education staff on learning styles, differentiated instruction, and appropriate teaching materials for diverse learners.
• Align special education instruction with general education classroom expectations.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations in all aspects of the special education process.
• Administer and interpret formal and informal educational assessments, preparing written reports as needed.
• Analyze student work samples and data to monitor progress and identify skill gaps.
• Supervise and collaborate with paraprofessionals and ABA Technicians.
• Facilitate annual review and progress update Team meetings as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Massachusetts DESE Licensure in Moderate or Severe Special Needs required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with students, parents, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with and/or teaching students with disabilities in inclusive educational settings.
• Comprehensive knowledge of a range of disabilities and related needs.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts Curriculum Standards and research-based assessments and interventions.
• Strong commitment to inclusive pedagogy and high expectations for all students.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Job Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is preferred. MA DESE Licensure in Moderate or Severe Special Needs required; BCBA preferred for some positions. The candidate should possess excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrate an ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with students, parents, and the multidisciplinary team. He/she should have experience working with and/or teaching students with disabilities as well as knowledge and understanding of a range of disabilities and the related needs in an inclusive educational setting. Candidates must have familiarity with Curriculum Standards as well as with formal and informal research-based assessments and interventions. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to inclusive pedagogy as well as to the vision of high expectations for achievement and equal access to high quality instruction for all students. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Position Type: Full-time
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Matthew Bertrand , Interim Principal
• 120 Granite Street
• Uxbridge, Massachusetts 01569
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]