Special Education Teacher

West Springfield Public Schools; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

West Springfield Public Schools is hiring a Special Education Teacher for West Springfield Middle School in Massachusetts. The teacher will provide inclusive classroom support and targeted small-group instruction to middle school students with disabilities, aligning with IEP goals and coordinating with general education teachers.

The role requires Moderate Special Needs DESE certification and SEI Endorsement, a full-time on-site position starting Oct 13, 2026, with a salary scale of $53,939.00

Qualifications

• Moderate Special Needs DESE certification required.
• SEI Endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction and support to middle school students with disabilities through inclusive classroom and targeted small group instruction.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to implement accommodations, modifications, and IEP goals with explicit instruction.
• Deliver instruction tailored to individual student needs and monitor progress.

Skills

Team collaboration

IEP goals guidance

Education

Moderate Special Needs DESE certification

SEI Endorsement

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

West Springfield Public Schools West Springfield Middle School - West Springfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Special Education Teacher

West Springfield Public Schools West Springfield Middle School - West Springfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5945262

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 13, 2026

Job Description

Special Education Teacher

West Springfield Middle School

This Special Education Co-Teacher provides specialized instruction and support to middle school students with disabilities through a combination of inclusive classroom support and targeted small group instruction. The co-teacher collaborates with general education teachers to implement accommodations, modifications, specifically designed instruction, and IEP goals while providing direct, explicit instruction base don individual student needs.

Qualifications:

• -Moderate Special Needs DESE certification
• -SEI Endorsement

Salary: per Unit A contractual salary scale ($53,939.00 - $102,056.00)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Springfield Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis.of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran’sstatus, sexual orientation, genetic information, neurodiversity, gender identity or expression,marital status, or any other class protected by state, federal, or local laws. Equal Opportunityapplies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer,termination, layoff, compensation, benefits and all other conditions and privileges ofemployment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kevin Lalime
• 31 Middle School Drivr
• West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]