Special Education Teacher (Gr. 6)

Young World Physical Education; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 57,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Andover Middle School, North Andover, MA, seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher for Grade 6. The role reports to the Principal and Special Education Administrator and focuses on high-quality instruction aligned with district standards.

You will collaborate with general education teachers, develop and monitor IEPs using ESPED, maintain student data, and participate in team meetings to support diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred.
• Massachusetts certification in specific area(s) required.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning experiences aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards.
• Maintain classroom management and high standards for achievement.
• Develop and monitor IEPs with appropriate documentation.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support classroom needs.
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing professional development.

Skills

IEP development

Team collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ESPED

Job description

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Special Education Teacher (Gr. 6)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5888861

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 28, 2026

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Special Education Teacher

REPORTS TO : Principal and Special Education Administrator

LOCATION: North Andover Middle School

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

North Andover Middle School serves more than 1,000 students and their families in grades 6-8. Our entire faculty and staff work with students to achieve high academic and social standards as well as personal and community responsibility. Personal and academic growth as well as building skills in self advocacy during the middle school years prepares students for high school and beyond. Our learning approach is to offer a balanced instructional program in a team setting that emphasizes academic integrity while making an emotional connection with the students as they continue to develop social skills.

North Andover Middle School is looking for a dedicated, talented, and certified special education teacher for Grade 6. Candidates should have a commitment to meeting the needs of a diverse population, experience working in middle school, proven ability to work as a member of a team, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to their own learning.

Thespecial education teacher is responsible for delivering high quality, specialized instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district and state.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred
• Massachusettscertification inspecificarea(s)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide learning experiences in a subject area, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning.
• Maintain classroom management.
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
• Follows professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents and colleagues.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy.
• Maintains and improves professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for re-certification.
• Plan and instruct study skills, social skills (Social Thinking Program), bullying prevention and behavior skills
• Write goals, objectives, present level of performance, progress reports and all appropriate documentation for students’ Individual Education Plans using ESPED.
• Provide general education teachers with copies of IEP, collaborate with general education teachers to understand student’s classroom needs, and consult.
• Maintain student data, notes, progress, behavior, and emotional status in the students’ binders.
• Maintain a student specific school-to-home communication system.
• Develop and disseminate staff and student schedules.
• Active and knowledgeable participation in team meetings.
• Maintain student and staff confidentiality in all settings to include but not limited to: classroom, hallways, and out of school settings.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building principal.

Working Conditions: Working in a school setting. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK YEAR: 184 days

SALARY: As negotiated with North Andover Teachers Association. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $57,000 to $90,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Greg Landry , Director of Human Resources
• 566 Main Street
• North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]