Inclusion Education Specialist - Moderate Disabilities

Palmer Public Schools; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmer Public Schools seeks a qualified Special Education teacher for Old Mill Pond Elementary in Palmer, MA. The role emphasizes direct/explicit instruction, multi-sensory teaching, and differentiated strategies to support students with moderate disabilities in an inclusion setting.

The position requires MA licensure for Teachers of Students with Moderate Disabilities (5-12), a solid general curriculum background, and collaboration with teachers, specialists, and families to monitor progress

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• MA Licensure as Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (5-12) required.
• Highly qualified in general curriculum.
• Knowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks and integration into local curricula.
• Knowledge/training in structured reading methodology preferred.
• Experience with differentiated instruction in inclusive settings; classroom management; co-teaching.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa in United States required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and adapt explicit instruction across content areas with multi-sensory teaching and differentiated strategies.
• Collaborate with grade level teachers, other special education teachers, and specialists to provide services.
• Promote research-based strategies to ensure smooth transitions and generalization of goals.
• Monitor student progress and communicate with families and administration.
• Serve as contact person for caseload, complete paperwork, and manage team processes.
• Utilize classroom management strategies to create a motivating instructional environment.
• Use data-based decision making to guide instruction and lesson planning.
• Create a learning environment conducive to student engagement and maturity.
• Ensure alignment with district curriculum goals and clear learning objectives.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration with teachers

Co-teaching

Use of data for instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

MA Licensure: Moderate Disabilities (5-12)

Highly qualified in general curriculum

Tools

Structured reading methodology

Job description

Palmer Public Schools seeks a qualified Special Education teacher for Old Mill Pond Elementary in Palmer, MA. The role emphasizes direct/explicit instruction, multi-sensory teaching, and differentiated strategies to support students with moderate disabilities in an inclusion setting.

The position requires MA licensure for Teachers of Students with Moderate Disabilities (5-12), a solid general curriculum background, and collaboration with teachers, specialists, and families to monitor progress