Special Education Teacher FUTURES Program (Repost)

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 hiring a Special Education Teacher for the Developmental Life Skills program at Athol Middle School in Athol, MA. Licensed candidates or those pursuing DESE licenses/waivers are encouraged to apply. This role includes direct services, IEP work, and collaboration with general educators to support student growth.

The starting salary range is $53,876 to $95,344, commensurate with degree and experience. On-the-job training and mentoring are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree/DESE licensure preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services, push-in and pull-out, to special needs students on caseload.
• Caseload management including writing IEPs and monitoring progress; coordinate 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 to determine eligibility for services.
• Supervision of paraprofessionals in the program and supports in general education.
• Extended School Year options.
• Other duties per bargaining agreement and principal direction.

Skills

IEP Writing

Caseload Mgmt

Collaboration

Direct Services

Assessment Basics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Special Education Teacher FUTURES Program (Repost)

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

Starting Date: Immediately

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.

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply. On the job training, support and/or mentoring will be provided.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Special Education > Excessive Needs/Severe/Profound Disabilities
• Special Education > Life Skills
• Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

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]

Job Details

Job ID: 5985205

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

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