Special Education Teacher

Onward Education; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Medical benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Onward Education, partnering with Worcester County, MA, seeks a Special Education Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year to work on-site with middle school students in a resource room/pull-out setting, delivering targeted, small-group instruction.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and staff, IEP implementation, progress data collection, and aligning instruction to individual goals.

Qualifications

• Active Special Education teaching certification/license (state requirements).
• Experience with small-group interventions and skill-building instruction.
• Knowledge of IEP implementation, goal tracking, and progress monitoring.
• Strong collaboration and communication with school teams and families.
• Ability to create a supportive, structured learning environment for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction in a resource room/pull-out setting for targeted skill areas (reading, math, etc.).
• Deliver small-group instruction aligned to student goals and instructional needs.
• Implement IEP services and support progress toward IEP goals.
• Collect data and monitor student progress; adjust instruction and interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and support staff.
• Communicate effectively with families and participate in meetings as needed (IEP/team meetings).

Skills

Small-group instruction

Collaboration with families

Instructional data collection

IEP progress monitoring

Education

Special Education teaching certification/license

Job description

Onward Education is partnering with Worcester County, MA to hire a Special Education Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. This is an on-site role supporting middle school students in a resource room / pull-out setting, providing targeted, small-group instruction.

Job Summary

In this role, you'll deliver specialized instruction--primarily small-group "C-grid" services (e.g., reading groups, math skills groups)--to help students strengthen core academic skills while they spend the remainder of their day in general education settings. You'll collaborate with school staff and families, support IEP implementation, and track progress toward student goals.

Position Details

• Location: On-site
• Schedule: 7:00 AM - 2:15 PM
• Pay: $53.50 - $57.50
• Hours: 33.75 hours/week
• School Year: 2026/2027
• Anticipated Start Date: September 3, 2026

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction in a resource room/pull-out setting for targeted skill areas (reading, math, etc.).
• Deliver small-group instruction aligned to student goals and instructional needs.
• Implement IEP services and support progress toward IEP goals.
• Collect data and monitor student progress; adjust instruction and interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and support staff.
• Communicate effectively with families and participate in meetings as needed (IEP/team meetings).

Qualifications

• Active Special Education teaching certification/license (appropriate to the role and state requirements).
• Experience supporting students through small-group interventions and skill-building instruction.
• Knowledge of IEP implementation, goal tracking, and progress monitoring/data collection.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with school teams and families.
• Ability to create a supportive, structured learning environment for diverse learners.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits package (details depend on the assignment)
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (for eligible employees)
• Access to professional development resources

Why Apply?

We're committed to connecting talented educators with schools where they can make a meaningful impact. If you're passionate about helping students build skills and confidence through targeted instruction, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive school community and do work that matters.