Grade 8 Inclusion Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Grade 8 Inclusion Teacher for Everett Public Schools – Lafayette School in Everett, MA. This role focuses on delivering specialized instruction to meet students with disabilities, building a highly structured, supportive classroom, and coordinating with the team to meet social, emotional, and academic goals.

The teacher will assess individual needs, develop IEPs, and collaborate with related service professionals to ensure effective delivery and progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or related field is required.
• MA licensure for Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 or 5-12 is required.
• SEI Endorsement is preferred or required.
• Experience coordinating with other service professionals is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction aligned to IEP goals.
• Assess students’ academic needs and participate in team meetings.
• Develop and implement individual education plans.
• Plan and teach aligned to common core for middle school.
• Support students in gen ed and small group settings per IEP.
• Coordinate with OT, SLP, PT, BCBA, and others.
• Communicate progress to parents at conferences and meetings.
• Supervise and evaluate educational assistants as directed.
• Comply with policies and state/federal regulations.
• Complete district and state reporting requirements.

Skills

Collaboration with specialists

IEP development

Assessment planning

Instructional planning

Classroom management

Supervision of aides

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education

Massachusetts Teaching Licensure - Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 or 5-12

SEI Endorsement

Master’s Degree in Education and/or Special Education

Tools

None

Job description

Grade 8 Inclusion Teacher

Everett Public Schools Lafayette School - Everett, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5884336

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Grade 8 Inclusion Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Building Principal/Head Teacher and Director of Special Education, the Special Education Inclusion Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. The teacher will create a positive, highly structured learning environment with clear expectations and predictable routines to effectively deliver instruction to students. The teacher is responsible for assessment of each students individual needs, individualization of the curriculum, development of IEPs as appropriate and coordination with team members to support achievement of social, emotional and academic goals.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, or related field


• Massachusetts Teaching Licensure - Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 or 5-12


• SEI Endorsement


• Skilled at working with other ancillary service professionals


• Ability to supervise one or more educational assistants


• Ability to acquire and maintain approved physical intervention and de-escalation certification

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in Education and/or Special Education


• 3 or more years of middle school teaching experience


• Dual Licensure in English as a Second Language


• Experience working in an urban public schools setting


• EPS respects linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language brings value to the district culture and diversity.

DUTIES

• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.


• Assesses students' academic needs including participation in Battelle Evaluations for incoming students and reporting on assessment results at Team Meetings.


• Identified students' individual needs and led the team in the development of individual education plans.


• Plans, selects, and teaches academic curriculum using the common core and developmentally appropriate middle school curriculum, in conjunction with individual treatment plans, provides social skills instruction supporting students' social emotional/behavioral goals.


• Supports students both in the general education and small group setting as determined by the IEP Team and in accordance with their IEP services.


• Consultation with general education teachers, ancillary service providers including OT, SLP, PT, BCBA, etc.


• Communicates with parents on student progress including at Conferences, Team Meetings, and during written progress reporting periods.


• Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources.


• Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.


• Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.


• Completes all district and state reporting requirements.


• Contribute to school-wide initiatives and events, which may be assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Head Teacher, and the Director of Special Education.

SALARY:

Based on the Everett Teachers Association salary scale. SY 26-27 Pay Range - $65,178-$125,654.

The Everett Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $65,178 to $125,654 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Janet Taylor , Principal


• Lafayette School


• Email: [e-mail]

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