Special Education Teacher - Middle School

Young World Physical Education; Winchendon (MA); On-site; USD 54,371 - 97,866; Full time

Job summary

A local public school district in Winchendon, Massachusetts, is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for middle school. Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers to monitor student progress and implementing Individual Education Programs. Ideal candidates should possess DESE certification in special needs, effective communication skills, and relevant experience. The position offers a salary range of $54,371 - $97,866 and is full-time. Contact details for application are provided.

Qualifications

• DESE certification in moderate/severe special needs required.
• Knowledge of Special Education regulations is essential.
• Ability and experience in conducting formal evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with educators and parents to monitor progress.
• Participate in IEP team meetings.
• Implement Individual Education Programs with measurable goals.

Skills

Knowledge of Special Education regulations

Strong data collection skills

Effective communication with students, families, and colleagues

Education

DESE certification in moderate/severe special needs

Two (2) years of relevant experience

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Middle School

Winchendon Public Schools Murdock Middle School - Winchendon, Massachusetts

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Job Details

Job ID: 5052838

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Posting Date: February 9, 2026

Posting closed: Until Filled

Position Opening: Special Education Teacher

School: Murdock Middle School

School Year: 2025-2026

Qualifications:

• DESE certification in moderate/severe special needs, SEI Endorsement Required
• Two (2) years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of Special Education regulations
• Familiarity with diverse disabilities
• Ability and experience in conducting formal evaluations, developing IEPs and transition plans
• Strong data collection skills
• Supervise and coordinate inclusion opportunities
• Ability to provide functional academic instruction, social skills, life skills and vocational training
• Effective communication with students, families and colleagues
• Belief in a structured school environment that promotes a positive school culture

Responsibilities & Essential Functions (not limited to):

• Collaborate with regular education teachers, support staff, administrators, aides and parents in order 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 based on team determinations 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.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, walk, use hands, talk and hear. The employee may be required to reach with hands and arms above their head or reach forward, sit, squat, stoop or kneel. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary: $54,371 - $97,866

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements:

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information:

• Nate Mayo , Principal
• Murdock Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Winchendon Public Schools offers all programs, activities and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.