Special Education Teacher (GAIN)

Young World Physical Education; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 63,245 - 114,265; Full time

Job summary

Woburn Public Schools in Woburn, Massachusetts, seeks a Special Education Teacher for the GAIN program at Kennedy Middle School (grades 6-8). The role focuses on delivering high-quality instruction, creating an inclusive, culturally responsive learning environment, and collaborating with the district to support diverse student needs.

The incumbent will administer assessments, write IEPs, chair review meetings, and participate in ongoing professional development, including Safety-Care training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher (Master’s preferred).
• Massachusetts DESE certification in Moderate Disabilities for K-8; Severe License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environment.
• Provide IEPs for caseload with measurable goals.
• Conduct assessments to determine eligibility for special education.
• Collaborate with district personnel and parents to support student progress.
• Chair annual review and IEP progress meetings; participate in eligibility meetings.

Job description

Special Education Teacher (GAIN)

Woburn Public Schools Kennedy Middle School – Woburn, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5836502

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 2, 2026

Job Description

Special Education Teacher

GAIN Program

Kennedy Middle School

The Special Education Teacher will provide special education services for disabled students across grades 6-8. The Special Education Teacher reports directly to the Principal of the School and the Director of Special Education, and is expected to work closely with all district personnel to provide high quality instruction to our diverse student population. He/she will provide a safe, equitable, culturally responsive learning environment with high expectations for all students.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environment that is conducive to student's learning and their ability to comfortably share their authentic selves.
• Support students with social-emotional learning disabilities.
• Provide individual and small group instruction to students in both the Special Education and the General Education settings, as appropriate.
• Administer special education assessments/evaluations to comprehensively determine student need and/or eligibility for special education.
• Write comprehensive IEPs for caseload including measurable goals, detailed PLEPs, etc.
• Experience with administering assessments and making eligibility determination.
• Support students in maintaining safe behaviors across settings, including the use of blocking and reinforcement procedures as well as physical restraint, as needed.
• Design and implement modifications to school curricula, differentiated instruction, and positive behavior support programs as needed.
• Evaluate student abilities and progress through a variety of formal and informal assessments, including to determine special education eligibility; monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Chair all annual review and IEP progress meetings; participate in evaluation and eligibility meetings, as appropriate.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities, to include Safety-Care training, including the use of physical restraint.
• Participate in collaborative consultation with special education teams, including service providers as well as Administrators.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by law and district policies.
• Maintain and build relationships and communication pathways with parents and other community liaisons.
• Abide by state statutes, school committee policies, regulations, and WPS Employee Handbook.
• Attend all required meetings and perform duties as assigned by the Special Education Director and Building Administrator(s).
• Oversee paraprofessional staff in supporting students and in data collection and entry.
• All other duties as required by the Principal or WPS Administration.
• Implementation of behavior support plans for students.
• Experience working in a diverse educational setting, including the ability to work successfully with students, colleagues, and families from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Competence with technology tools and platforms, including Google applications.

Qualifications & Skill Set

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Required Licensure: Current Massachusetts's DESE Certification in Moderate Special Needs for corresponding grade levels (K-8); Severe License preferred.

Terms of Employment

As outlined in the Agreement Between The Woburn Teachers’ Association and The Woburn School Committee.

EEO Statement

At the Woburn Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced. We believe that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, Woburn Public Schools continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a district member of Mass Partnership for Diversity in Education.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $63,244.50 to $114,265 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Tony Wyman , Director of Human Resources
• Administrative Office
• Woburn, Massachusetts 01801
• Email: [e-mail]