Special Education Teacher FUTURES Program

Athol-Royalston Regional School District; The Street (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Athol-Royalston Regional School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the Developmental Life Skills program at Athol Middle School in Athol, MA. Licensed candidates or those eligible for DESE licenses/waivers are encouraged to apply.

The role collaborates with general educators to support cognitive, social, emotional growth and life skills with rigorous content. Starting salary range is $53,876–$95,344, commensurate with degree and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• DESE licenses or waivers may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services, push-in and pull-out, as needed.
• Caseload management, writing IEPs and monitoring progress.
• Obtain present levels/baselines using informal assessments.
• Conduct and interpret results for Educational Evaluations.
• Participate as a member of the special education team for eligibility decisions.
• Supervision of paraprofessionals in the program and in general education settings.
• Extended School Year options.
• Other duties per collective bargaining agreement and supervisor directions.

Skills

Direct services

Caseload management

IEP writing

Collaboration with general educators

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Special Education Teacher FUTURES Program

Athol-Royalston Regional School District Athol-Royalston Middle School - Athol, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5909736
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 31, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

• Special Education > Excessive Needs/Severe/Profound Disabilities


• Special Education > Life Skills


• Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Job Description

The Athol-Royalston Regional School District is looking for a Special Education Teacher in the Developmental Life Skills program at the Athol Middle School. Licensed candidates, and those who may qualify for Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) licenses or waivers, are encouraged to apply. Individuals who believe they may qualify for a DESE waiver are encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates must be committed to helping students find academic, social, and emotional success in a setting that may include substantially separate and inclusive settings. The chosen educator will work alongside and in partnership with content general educators. The ideal candidate will create an equitable, inclusive environment that supports students’ cognitive, developmental and life skills growth while presenting them with challenging, rigorous content, with a focus on individualized growth.

Starting Salary Range is $53,876 - $95,344 commensurate with degree and years of experience.

On the job training, support and/or mentoring will be provided.

Welcome to Athol-Royalston Middle School

ARMS Mission StatementPreparing students intellectually, socially, ethically, and physically to work collaboratively and competitively in the 21 st century.

Job Requirements

• Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:




• Provide direct services, both push-in and pull-out, as needed, to special needs students on your caseload


• Caseload management for assigned students, to include writing IEP’s & monitoring student progress, oversight of all aspects of the service delivery and coordination with related service providers


• Obtain present levels/baselines using informal assessments


• Conduct and interpret results for Educational Evaluations


• Participate as a member of the special education team responsible for determining eligibility for special education instruction and services


• Supervision and direction of paraprofessionals working within the program and supporting students in the general education setting


• Extended School Year options


• Other duties and responsibilities as per the collective bargaining agreement and at the direction of the principal.




• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.


• Bachelor degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Gina Fasoli Figueroa , Interim Principal


• 1062 Pleasant Street


• Athol, Massachusetts 01331


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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