Special Education Liaison (Grade 3)

FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Job summary

Franklin Public Schools on Washington Street seeks a Special Education Liaison for Grade 3 at the Washington 3-5 School. The teacher will deliver academic support in general classrooms and provide small-group and pull-out instruction for students with mild to moderate disabilities.

Candidates must hold a Massachusetts licensure in Moderate Special Needs, preferably a Master’s degree, and have strong writing, communication, and collaboration skills with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Massachusetts licensure in Moderate Special Needs through DESE
• Wilson/OG training/certification preferred
• Excellent writing and communication skills required
• Experience in public school setting
• Able to take initiative and work independently

Responsibilities

• Plan for effective instruction and intervention for students on IEPs
• Administer formal diagnostic assessments and three-year reevaluations
• Monitor progress and benchmark systems
• Schedule and attend Team meetings for caseload students
• Write comprehensive progress reports
• Collaborate with general education staff on accommodations and modifications
• Communicate regularly with families of students on caseload
• Collect and analyze student data against IEP goals
• Work with special education team to improve supports and programming

Skills

Communication

Writing

Initiative

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Massachusetts licensure in Moderate Special Needs

Wilson/OG training/certification preferred

Job description

Special Education Liaison (Grade 3)

Franklin Public Schools Washington Street 3-5 - Franklin, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5891367

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Position: Special Education Liaison (Grade 3)

Location: Washington St. 3-5 School

Reports to: School Principal

Terms of employment: Full-Time

Salary: As per FEA Teacher Contract

This position qualifies for town benefits, including Health Insurance

General Description: The Franklin Public Schools, a Prek-12 district, is seeking a skilled and experienced special education teacher to serve as a special educator at the Washington 3-5 Elementary School. The teacher will work in a model of service delivery offering academic support in the general education classrooms combined with specialized instruction for small groups and individuals on a pull-out basis. Students requiring assistance and support have mild to moderate disabilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan for the effective instruction and intervention for students on IEPs
• Administer formal diagnostic assessments and tests for students initially referred and for three-year reevaluations of caseload students
• Administer ongoing progress monitoring, strategic monitoring and benchmark systems
• Schedule, prepare for, and attend Team meetings for caseload students
• Write comprehensive progress reports
• Collaborate with general education staff with respect to appropriate accommodations and modifications
• Communicate regularly with families of students on caseload
• Collect and analyze student data against IEP goals
• Work collaboratively with special education team to improve supports, services and programming for students with disabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Must have a Massachusetts licensure in Moderate Special Needs through the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
• Wilson/OG training/certification preferred
• Must have demonstrated success with and be knowledgeable about research-based interventions for children with disabilities
• Must possess demonstrated ability to develop positive behavior intervention plans
• Experience with the administration and interpretation of a wide range of formal and informal diagnostic assessment and evaluation tools
• Excellent writing and communication skills required
• Experience in public school setting
• Able to take initiative and work independently

We understand that our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the FPS community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. We are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Franklin Public Schools.

Franklin Public Schools is committed to maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with state and federal law, including based on age, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, pregnancy-related status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual harassment, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information and/or disability.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Welcome to Washington Street 3-5

Washington Street 3-5 The Washington Street 3-5 School is an elementary school in Franklin that will open its doors to third, fourth, and fifth graders in August of 2025.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Evan Chelman , Principal
• Franklin Public Schools
• 235 Wachusett Street
• Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]