Middle School Special Education Teacher, Specialized Program

Manchester-Essex-Regional-School-District; Manchester-by-the-Sea (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Essex Regional School District seeks a Middle School Special Education Teacher for the Academic and Communication Enhancement program. The successful candidate will teach substantially separate classes, write IEPs and progress reports, complete evaluations, co-teach, and oversee teaching assistants.

Training in applied behavioral analysis and designing rigorous curricula for students with complex needs is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certification as a severe needs special education teacher.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Case Manager and primary contact for parents and teachers associated with assigned students’ special education program, including service providers.
• Oversee assigned caseload of students' IEPs and provide content area consultation and collaboration for students with disabilities.
• Communicate disability-related needs and IEP requirements to teachers, counselors, nurses, and building staff.
• Act as point person for all parent communication relating to special education.
• Monitor and report on student progress in identified goal areas with weekly check-ins and quarterly reviews.
• Coordinate support services with specialists (speech/language, OT, PT, etc.).
• Create and oversee progress monitoring system for goals and objectives.
• Determine instructional methods and materials for direct service time (Resource Room and Co-Teaching).
• Plan lessons and provide direct instruction/support as scheduled, including Co-Teaching.
• Maintain a system of caseload record keeping and participate in Team meetings.

Education

Master's degree preferred

Certification as a Severe Needs SPED teacher

Job description

Middle School Special Education Teacher, Specialized Program

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Job Details

Job ID: 5877225
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Middle School Special Education Teacher for Academic and Communication Enhancement program. The successful candidate will teach substantially separate classes, write IEPs and progress reports, complete evaluations, co-teach, and oversee teaching assistants. Training in applied behavioral analysis and designing rigorous curricula for students with complex needs is preferred.

Oversight of student programs

• Serve as Case Manager and primary contact for parents and teachers associated with assigned students’ special education program, including special education service providers
• Oversee assigned caseload of students' IEPs and provide assigned content area consultation and collaboration on behalf of students with disabilities
• Communicate student disability-related needs and IEP requirements to teachers, counselors, nurse, and building staff
• Act as point person for all parent communication relating to special education
• Formally and informally monitor and report on student progress in identified goal areas, including check-ins weekly with all service providers and 2-3 times per quarter with general education teachers

Implementation of IEP

• Coordinate support services with specialists (speech/language, occupational therapy, physical therapy, etc.)
• Create and oversee system for progress monitoring of goals and objectives
• Determine instructional methods and materials to be used in direct service instructional time (Resource Room and Co-Teaching)
• Plan lessons and provide direct instruction/support as determined by scheduled responsibilities, including Co-Teaching

Regulatory compliance

• Conduct student assessments (informal, formal, initial and 3 year evaluations) and generate written reports
• Responsible for the development of student IEP and coordination of related paperwork and Team recommendations
• Support grade and building level transitions
• Implement strategies for transition planning and disability awareness as appropriate to the student’s age in accordance with District policy.
• Maintain a system of caseload record keeping (student files, phone log, IEPs)
• Participate in Team meetings, special education department meetings, building and district meetings as required
• Maintain familiarity of regulations and policies related to special education

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

• Special Education > General Special Education
• Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Welcome to Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

MERSD is an inclusive school district; as such, we are a collaborative culture that welcomes all members into our learning community. We believe our schools must strive to create a just and equitable environment that respects individual differences and the diversity of our communities, country, and world. To that end, it is expected that all adults share the responsibility for providing every student with access to and participation in high-quality education.Please visit www.mersd.org for more information about MERSD and our Strategic Priorities for Growth

Job Requirements

• Certification as a severe needs special education teacher.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Allison Collins , Director of Student Services
• 36 Lincoln Street
• Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts 01944
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]