Special Education Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Northbridge (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbridge Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher at Northbridge High School (Whitinsville, MA). Licensed for Mild/Moderate Disabilities and able to meet district goals. The position may consider job share, part-time, or flexible options. Retirees welcome.

The role involves developing individualized instruction, collaborating with staff, and contributing to student growth in a supportive learning environment. Starting date around late August; salary range provided on posting.

Qualifications

• DESE licensure required for Mild/Moderate Special Needs.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for lessons.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that meet stated objectives.
• Assess the accomplishment of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports.
• Diagnose learning disabilities of students and seek district specialists as required.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and parents on a regular basis.
• Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• 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; and
• Perform any other related task or duty at the direction of the building principal or designee.

Education

DESE licensure - Mild/Moderate Special Needs

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Northbridge Public Schools Northbridge High School - Whitinsville, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Special Education Teacher

Northbridge Public Schools Northbridge High School - Whitinsville, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5878246
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Job Description

Will consider job share, part time, or other flexible options. Retirees welcome!!

The Classroom Teacher shall assist students learn subject matter and develop skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible citizens. In order to meet this responsibility, the Teacher shall:

1. Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students;
2. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students;
3. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish, in harmony with the goals, clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students;
4. Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives;
5. Assess the accomplishment of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as provided;
6. Diagnose the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required;
7. Counsel with colleagues, students, and parents on a regular basis;
8. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
9. Assist the administration in implementing District goals and policies related to the educational and operational needs of the District;
10. Attend staff or team meetings and serve on staff committees as required;
11. Maintain and improve professional competence; and
12. Perform any other related task or duty at the direction of the building principal or designee.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $56,177 to $100,275 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Welcome to Northbridge High School

The mission of the Northbridge Public Schools is to prepare our students to become responsible, contributing members of society by providing a challenging, rigorous educational program which will maximize academic achievement, enable intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development in an atmosphere which promotes creative and critical thinking.

Job Requirements

• DESE licensure required - Mild/Moderate Special Needs
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• George Ghitelman Spier
• 87 Linwood Avenue
• Whitinsville, Massachusetts 01588
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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