RISE Special Education Teacher – Middle School (6-8)

Woburn Public Schools; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Woburn Public Schools seeks a Special Education RISE Program Teacher at Joyce Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year. The teacher will work with grades 6-8, supporting students with severe disabilities in both SPED and General Education settings.

Responsibilities include IEP development, data-driven instruction, and collaboration with families and staff. Coursework and licensure must align with MA requirements; strong behavior support skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education or related field is required.
• Current MA DESE certification for Moderate Special Needs (5-12) is required.
• Experience with diverse student populations and collaboration with families.

Responsibilities

• Create an inclusive classroom environment highly responsive to diverse learners.
• Provide individual and small group instruction across SPED and GenEd settings.
• Lead IEP meetings, document progress, and monitor eligibility.
• Implement behavioral supports and data-driven instruction.
• Collaborate with teams, parents, and community liaisons to support transition plans.

Skills

Tech proficiency

Google apps

Collaborative work

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master’s degree preferred

Massachusetts DESE Certification: Moderate Special Needs (5-12)

Severe License preferred

DESE Transition Specialist endorsement

Tools

Google applications

Job description

Woburn Public Schools seeks a Special Education RISE Program Teacher at Joyce Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year. The teacher will work with grades 6-8, supporting students with severe disabilities in both SPED and General Education settings.

Responsibilities include IEP development, data-driven instruction, and collaboration with families and staff. Coursework and licensure must align with MA requirements; strong behavior support skills are essential.