Special Education Teacher

Wachusett Regional School District; Holden (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional school district is seeking a qualified Special Education Teacher to foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, a valid Massachusetts teaching certificate with endorsements for special needs, and SEI Endorsement. Responsibilities include developing individualized education plans, conducting student assessments, and maintaining communication with families and educators. This position is integral to ensuring equitable learning opportunities for all students in the district.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid teaching certificate for moderate or intensive special needs.
• SEI Endorsement necessary for the position.

Responsibilities

• Consult with teachers and parents on student evaluations.
• Conduct pre-evaluation screenings and summarize results.
• Prepare and update educational plans for special education students.
• Provide instructional methods tailored for special education.
• Assess student progress and prepare reports quarterly.
• Maintain contact for student transitions.
• Attend required staff meetings.
• Maintain contact with sending schools to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of services for incoming students.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of school behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the school and classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Assist the administration in implementing District goals and policies related to the educational and operational needs of the District.
• Attend staff or team meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Maintain and improve professional competence
• Perform any other related task or duty at the direction of the building principal or designee.

Skills

Consultation with teachers and parents

Individualized program planning

Assessment and reporting

Counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Massachusetts teaching certificate with endorsement(s) in special needs

SEI Endorsement

Job description

Overview

The Wachusett Regional School District encourages all candidates who are committed to enriching the lives of our student population to apply.

Our Core Values are: Collaboration, Empathy, Inclusivity, Integrity, Perseverance, and Responsibility.

Our Mission: To ensure a vibrant, inclusive, and respectful educational community in which we: Foster a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment. Provide all students with equitable opportunities for deep and meaningful learning through multiple pathways. Empower all students to develop and apply their unique strengths, passions, and curiosities. Partner with our community to meet our goals while optimizing the effective and efficient use of our resources.

Position

Position: Special Education Teacher

Location: Mountview Middle School

Pay: WREA Salary Schedule

Qualifications

The Special Education Teacher shall possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. The Teacher shall hold a valid Massachusetts teaching certificate with endorsement(s) in moderate or intensive special needs as the position may require, while also having SEI Endorsement.

Responsibilities

1. Consult with referring teacher, guidance staff, and/or parents to develop pre-evaluation program modifications when possible and evaluate referred students within thirty school days;


2. Conduct pre-evaluation screening and/or interview with students and summarize test results for student records;


3. Serve on the S.E.T. for all students evaluated by program staff and assist in the preparation of the Educational Plan for students served by the Special Education Program, updating same annually;


4. Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives including planning individualized programs for Special Education students;


5. Arrange schedules and provide tutorial, small group, and/or classroom instruction for Special Education students as described by the Educational Plan;


6. Assess student progress and prepare written reports as required, but at least quarterly;


7. Counsel with colleagues, students, and parents regularly;


8. Maintain contact with sending schools to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of services for incoming students;


9. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of school behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the school and classroom in a fair and just manner;


10. Assist the administration in implementing District goals and policies related to the educational and operational needs of the District;


11. Attend staff or team meetings and serve on staff committees as required;


12. Maintain and improve professional competence


13. Perform any other related task or duty at the direction of the building principal or designee.

Equal Opportunity

The Wachusett Regional School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.