Special Education Teacher

Contoocook Valley School District; Temple (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Contoocook Valley School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher at Temple Elementary School in Temple, NH. The role supports students with diverse needs, implementing approved curriculum and documenting progress to inform families and administration.

The candidate will collaborate with building staff on IEPs, behavior plans, and data-driven instruction, promoting inclusive practices and ensuring compliance with IDEA and NH standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related discipline
• Master's Degree in related area preferred
• 1–3 years of successful prior experience preferred
• Experience with students with intellectual disabilities, physical impairments, social-emotional and behavioral challenges
• Belief in inclusion of students with peers
• Knowledge of state curriculum standards for students with disabilities
• Understanding of IDEA, timelines, NHSEIS usage, and Alternative Portfolio requirements

Responsibilities

• Case management and facilitation of IEP process from Referral to Placement
• Assist students and staff with IEPs and behavior plans
• Develop/ administer district-aligned curriculum and goals
• Serve as liaison between home and school for students on caseload
• Coordinate with outside agencies as needed
• Ensure compliance with district policies and laws

Skills

Special Education knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Data analysis

Communication with students/parents

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Master's Degree preferred

1–3 years experience with relevant grade levels

Tools

NHSEIS

Job description

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services-Special Education/ Elementary Special Education Teacher
  
  
• Date Posted:
  7/31/2026
  
  
• Location:
  Temple Elementary School - Temple, NH
  
  

NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #1
CONTOOCOOK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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POSITION TITLE: Special Education Teacher

SUPERVISOR: Building Principal and Director of Special Education

PAY RANGE: $52,000-$72,175 depending on education and experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Special Education or related discipline applicable to assignment
• Master's Degree in related area preferred
• One to three years of successful prior experience for the appropriate grade levels preferred. Experience teaching students with intellectual disabilities, physical impairments, and social-emotional and behavioral challenges is preferred
• Possess a belief that students are best served when they are included with their peers to the greatest extent possible
• Possess an understanding of the state curriculum standards as they apply to students with intellectual disabilities
• Possess an understanding of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), associated timelines and requirements, and use of the New Hampshire Special Education Information System (NHSEIS)
• Possess an understanding of the requirements of the Alternative Portfolio

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the School Principal and Director of Special Education, the teacher will maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academic skills, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living, and social-emotional and behavioral skills, by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities and outcomes; addressing student specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Knowledge of special education principles, theories, testing, methods as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction, specially designed instruction, and high leverage practices for students with diverse learning needs
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed
• Ability to organize and coordinate work
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
• Ability to meet timelines and deadlines, and thoroughly and accurately complete documentation related to the special education process

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Case Management

• Conducts assessments, testing, and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning
• Case manages and facilitates the Independent Education Plan (IEP) process: Referral, Eligibility Determination, IEP Development, and Placement
• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing student IEPs and behavior management plans
• Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school district initiatives, and goals and objectives
• Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide special education support that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school for students on the caseload
• Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed

Instruction

• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment, including data collection of student learning in the educational setting
• Provides a range of purposefully and intentionally designed instructional practices in collaboration with classroom teachers to adapt instruction to the needs of special education students by adjusting the content, methodology, or delivery of instruction, and when necessary provide modifications to address the unique needs of the child to ensure access of the child to the general curriculum and student needs are met in the least restrictive setting
• Conducts individual and small group instruction as needed and appropriate
• Works collaboratively with IEP teams to develop IEPs for students on their caseload and then shares the IEPs with all relevant staff members
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents on their caseload
• Assists the classroom teacher in ensuring that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and advocates for student on the caseload

Professional Responsibilities

• Participates in faculty meetings and committees
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, may include activities involving school transportation
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws
• Reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws

Performs other position-related tasks or services as may be assigned by the School Principal or Director of Special Education or other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Evaluation & Professional Growth

The individual in this position is expected to participate in the professional growth and evaluation process in accordance with the District procedures.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Contoocook Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment based on age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. The District will provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities who otherwise meet the education, training and experience requirements specified in the pertinent job description(s).