Inclusive Middle School Special Education Teacher

Lawrence Public Schools; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Public Schools seeks a dedicated Middle School Special Education Teacher at Guilmette Middle School in Lawrence, MA. You will implement IEPs and provide inclusive, co-taught services to students with disabilities.

Qualifications include Bachelor's Degree, Massachusetts DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8 or 5-12), and SEI Endorsement. A Master's in Special Education is preferred. Urban-school experience, inclusive/co-teaching, and bilingual English/Spanish are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Massachusetts DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8 or 5-12).
• SEI Endorsement.
• Master's Degree in Special Education or a related field (preferred).
• Experience with inclusive and co-teaching models (preferred).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Instruction and Student Support.
• Plan and deliver standards-based instruction aligned to grade-level curriculum and student needs.
• Provide specialized instruction and supports that enable students with disabilities to access rigorous learning experiences.
• Differentiate instruction, assessments, and materials to support diverse learners.
• Use student data to monitor progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Promote student engagement, academic discourse, and independence within inclusive learning environments.
• IEP Development and Compliance.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, multilingual learner staff, and related service providers.
• Engage families as partners in the educational process through regular communication and collaboration.
• Participate actively in grade-level teams, professional learning communities, and student support meetings.
• Contribute to a collaborative school culture focused on continuous improvement.

Skills

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Inclusive/co-teaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Massachusetts DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8 or 5-12)

SEI Endorsement

Master's Degree in Special Education (preferred)

Job description

Lawrence Public Schools seeks a dedicated Middle School Special Education Teacher at Guilmette Middle School in Lawrence, MA. You will implement IEPs and provide inclusive, co-taught services to students with disabilities.

Qualifications include Bachelor's Degree, Massachusetts DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8 or 5-12), and SEI Endorsement. A Master's in Special Education is preferred. Urban-school experience, inclusive/co-teaching, and bilingual English/Spanish are valued.