Special Education Teacher: IEP & Data-Driven Instruction

Winchendon Public Schools; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchendon Public Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher for Murdock Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year. The candidate will collaborate with general education staff and families to monitor progress and ensure IEP compliance.

The role requires DESE certification in moderate/severe needs, SEI endorsement, and experience with evaluations, IEPs, and transition plans. A structured setting supports positive school culture and student growth.

Qualifications

• DESE certification in moderate/severe needs, SEI endorsement required.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Special Education regulations.
• Ability to conduct formal evaluations, develop IEPs and transition plans.
• Strong data collection skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with regular education teachers, support staff, administrators, aides and parents to monitor student progress and compliance.
• Participate in all IEP team meetings for designated students.
• Ability to chair team meetings
• Make data-driven instructional decisions to improve student outcomes.
• Implement, and monitor Individual Education Programs with measurable goals using progress monitoring.
• Complete all special education paperwork accurately and confidentially according to regulations and on time.
• Collect and report progress monitoring data for all student goals.
• Complete and dispense information regarding student progress at least as often as students in the general education setting.
• Provide individual, small group, co-teaching resource support and specialized instruction based on student's IEP.
• Maintain accurate and compliant special education data (ESY, accommodations, amendments, non-attendance forms, class lists, etc.)
• Other duties as required by the building principal.

Skills

DESE cert

Two years exp

IEP development

Data collection

Inclusion coord

Life skills

Functional academics

Social skills

Vocational training

Family communication

Structured environment

Disabilities knowledge

Education

DESE certification

SEI Endorsement

Job description

Winchendon Public Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher for Murdock Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year. The candidate will collaborate with general education staff and families to monitor progress and ensure IEP compliance.

The role requires DESE certification in moderate/severe needs, SEI endorsement, and experience with evaluations, IEPs, and transition plans. A structured setting supports positive school culture and student growth.