SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Westfield Public Schools; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Westfield Middle School in Westfield, Massachusetts. The position requires certification in moderate disabilities and collaboration with regular classroom teachers to support students’ individualized goals.

Responsibilities include implementing IEPs, evaluating progress, maintaining the classroom, and communicating with families. Salary is commensurate with the district contract and experience; position is full-time.

Qualifications

• Certified as a teacher of moderate disabilities by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at the appropriate level.
• Requirements align with Federal and State Special Education Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic core program for students assigned to this class in line with state education code.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to interpret student abilities and disabilities for staff and assist students with regular assignments.
• Maintain the classroom environment for organization and presentation.
• Encourage good citizenship.
• Work with individual students on educational experiences to meet goals.
• Assist other professionals with psychological, social, academic, and disciplinary issues.
• Assist in screening, evaluating, and placement decisions for students.

Skills

Certified teacher of moderate disabil.

Knowledge of state special education

Job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Westfield Public Schools Westfield Middle School - Westfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5959487

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Westfield Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for one (1) opening of a Special Education Teacher position at Westfield Middle School.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide basic core program for those students assigned to this class consistent with state education code requirements.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers who have students integrated in their regular classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff, and assisting the student with regular assignments.
• Maintain the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes.
• Encourage good citizenship.
• Work with individual students in providing educational experiences designed to help in the achievement of student's specific goals.
• Assist other professionals in resolving psychological, social, academic, and disciplinary problems of students.
• Assist in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of students in the program.
• Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the school day.
• Provide appropriate direction for the facilitation of mainstreaming.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the individual educational plan.
• Collect data and assist in development of Individual Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Work with other staff on curriculum development and program innovation.
• Monitor student progress in and outside classroom.
• Maintain contact with parents of students.
• Evaluate student progress based on work output and observation; determine goals, objectives, and directions.
• Prepare report cards, education records, IEP forms, classroom observation records and other forms.
• Administer testing evaluation.
• Participate in IEP meetings.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Principal or the Superintendent of Schools.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

SALARY:

Salary and terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract. Salary placement will be based on the application as submitted.

EVALUATION:

Annual performance evaluation will be conducted by the Principal or designee in accordance with the Westfield Public Schools contract.

This position subject to funding.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $49,000 to $98,000 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Welcome to Westfield Middle School

VISION STATEMENTWestfield Middle School's vision is that all students will become critical thinkers, and prepared for their secondary education as independent and successful learners. The climate of WMS will support all students in setting high aspirations for the future and inspiring them to achieve their goals.MISSION STATEMENTWestfield Middle School will provide all students with high quality educational opportunities, and an educational climate that fosters positive relationships and mutual respect among students, staff and families. All learning experiences must be relevant to students, and focus on higher order thinking skills. Building upon these learning experiences, students will be able to generate original ideas, evaluate information, and communicate their thoughts effectively through Reading, Writing, Speaking and Reasoning.CORE VALUESThe core values of the Westfield Middle School lay the foundation for the development and implementation of student-centered course offerings and co-curricular programs. Furthermore, these core values define who we are and what we are about.At Westfield Middle School, we believe that:Our primary focus is on academic achievement and equipping students with skills to be critical thinkers.All students can and will learn.To reach their fullest potential, children and adults need to have high aspirations and be inspired to achieve them.Our school climate must be child-centered, and conducive to the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of middle school children.Parents/families are our partners in their children’s education.The application of current technologies will enhance teaching and learning.Learning and professional growth is an on-going process.All programs and educational services at WMS need to be aligned with our Vision, Mission, and Core Values.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Certified as a teacher of moderate disabilities by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at the appropriate level.
  • Those requirements as set forth under Federal and State Special Education Regulations.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is generally conducted within school building. Ability to travel throughout the school building is necessary. Position involves sitting and the ability to travel from one place to another within the classroom. Work is light in nature with regular lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds with some pulling and pushing or reaching above, generally of desk and file drawers. Frequent use of hands to operate keyboards and telephones and other office equipment. Westfield Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jesse McMillan , Principal
• 30 West Silver Street
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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