Special Education Teacher - Elementary (2nd Grade) IEP Focus

Lawrence Public Schools; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Public Schools in Massachusetts seeks a caring SPED Teacher to join our childhood team. You will support young learners with developmental delays and other special needs by delivering individualized instruction in a nurturing, structured, and play‑based environment.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing IEPs, delivering targeted reading, writing, and math instruction in small groups or one‑to‑one, collaborating with therapists and families, and monitoring progress toward

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, current state certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IEP development, data collection, and intervention strategies.
• Phonics-based reading instruction knowledge and elementary math intervention preferred.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs for second-grade students.
• Deliver targeted small-group or one-on-one instruction in reading, writing, and math.
• Use hands-on, sensory, and play-based approaches to instruction.
• Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other staff.
• Maintain communication with families and track progress toward goals.

Job description

Lawrence Public Schools in Massachusetts seeks a caring SPED Teacher to join our childhood team. You will support young learners with developmental delays and other special needs by delivering individualized instruction in a nurturing, structured, and play‑based environment.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing IEPs, delivering targeted reading, writing, and math instruction in small groups or one‑to‑one, collaborating with therapists and families, and monitoring progress toward