Special Education Teacher

Anova Education; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Falmouth is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves working with special education students by designing individualized educational programs, collaborating with staff, and implementing behavioral management strategies. Candidates must hold a required Massachusetts licensure for teaching students with moderate disabilities, along with a preferred Master's degree in Special Education. This position offers the opportunity to support inclusive educational practices and carry out responsibilities in accordance with employment guidelines.

Qualifications

• Required Massachusetts licensure for teaching students with moderate disabilities.
• Preferred SEI endorsement.
• Experience with specialized teaching techniques for special education.
• Safety Care training preferred or willing to be trained.
• Experience with the use of specialized teaching techniques used with special education students.
• Ability to design or modify curriculum, instructional materials, and classroom environments for students with disabilities at the high school level.
• Ability to implement behavioral management strategies.
• Such other alternatives as the Superintendent of Schools/Director of Student Services may deem acceptable and appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Administer, score and analyze data for special education eligibility.
• Develop educational programs with special needs staff.
• Create Individualized Educational Programs with evaluation team.
• Complete evaluation and progress reports and data per guidelines.
• Provide ongoing diagnostic/prescriptive programming for children with disabilities.
• Assist general education teachers in modifications for inclusionary practices.
• Guide and direct teaching assistants to facilitate programming for students.
• Support inclusionary practices to ensure participation in the least restrictive environment.
• Continue professional growth through meetings, seminars, readings, and coursework.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Principal or Special Education Administrator.

Skills

Experience with specialized teaching techniques

Ability to implement behavioral management strategies

Curriculum design/modification

Inclusion

Education

Master's degree in Special Education

Massachusetts licensure: Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities 5-12

SEI endorsement

Job description

POSTING of VACANCY

Special Education Teacher

Falmouth High School

2026-2027 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

• REQUIRED Massachusetts licensure: Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities 5-12.
• SEI endorsement, preferred.
• Master's degree with an emphasis in Special Education, preferred.
• Safety Care training preferred or willing to be trained.
• Experience with the use of specialized teaching techniques used with special education students.
• Ability to design or modify curriculum, instructional materials, and classroom environments for students with disabilities at the high school level.
• Ability to implement behavioral management strategies.
• Such other alternatives as the Superintendent of Schools/Director of Student Services may deem acceptable and appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer, score and analyze formal and informal data to be utilized in special education eligibility determination and individualized education program development.
• Work with other special needs staff, specialists, and administrative personnel in developing educational programs for special education students.
• Work in concert with members of the evaluation TEAM to develop and write reasonably calculated Individualized Educational Programs.
• Complete evaluation and progress reports, educational plan information, and other data required by local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Responsible for ongoing diagnostic/prescriptive programming for children with disabilities.
• Assist general education teachers in the implementation of modifications for inclusionary practices.
• Guide and direct teaching assistants to facilitate programming for students.
• Support inclusionary practices to ensure student participation is in the least restrictive environment.
• Continue to grow in the position through attendance at meetings, conferences, seminars, through readings in professional literature, and through enrollment in college or university courses.
• Such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Principal, Asst. Principal and/or Special Education Building Administrator.

SALARY

In accordance with FEA Unit A Contract

APPLICATION

Please apply until filled to: www.falmouth.k12.ma.us #FHS SpecialEdTeach 27-1 Lori Duerr, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

INTERNAL POSTING DATE: 03/24/2026

EXTERNAL POSTING DATE: 04/03/2026

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