Special Education Teacher (Moderate Disabilities)

Young World Physical Education; Holbrook (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Holbrook Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Moderate Disabilities) for Holbrook Middle-High School to provide tailored instruction and inclusive opportunities. The role involves developing curricula, preparing lessons aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, and enriching student growth within a self-contained program.

Certification in Severe Disabilities and Moderate Disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certification requirements include Severe Disabilities and Moderate Disabilities; preferred.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain an effective classroom learning environment.
• Set and maintain standards of behavior appropriate to class.
• Oversee all classroom and related activities to ensure health, safety, and well-being of participants.
• Develop and monitor Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Coordinate with specialists (PT, OT, Speech, BCBA) to support therapies across content areas.

Skills

Special Education

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Special Education Teacher (Moderate Disabilities)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5881047

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Job Description

Reports to: Building Principal

Job Goal:

Provide special education students with appropriate learning activities and assignments designed to address intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth within the context of a self-contained program. Develop and modify curricula and prepare lessons and instructional materials according to ability levels and in alignment with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Develop inclusion opportunities for students.

Certification Requirement: Severe Disabilities certification and Moderate Disabilities certification preferred.

Performance Responsibilities:

• 1.Design, develop, and maintain an effective classroom learning environment.
• 2.Set and maintains standards of behavior appropriate to class.
• 3.Oversee all classroom and related activities to ensure the health, safety, and general well-being of all participants.
• 4.Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal regulations for special education.
• 5.Develop Individualized Educational Plans for students within one’s caseload.
• 6.Consistently prepare for class and demonstrate written evidence of preparation including lesson plans coordinated with the students’ I.E.P. objectives.
• 7.Instruct assigned class in the location and at the times designated.
• 8.Take suitable precautions to protect and maintain equipment, materials, and facilities.
• 9.Maintain data-based records and anecdotal records on each student’s progress as required.
• 10.Be responsible for monitoring and initiating revisions of I.E.P.’s to ensure the relevance of activities to each child’s current needs, and to ensure his/her full educational benefit.
• 11.Meet with parents regularly outside the instructional day to discuss education-related issues.
• 12.Supervise and train paraprofessionals and other staff to provide the maximum utilization of their time and skill. Provide clear and concise direction, instruction, and evaluation to all classroom staff.
• 13.Observe the Holbrook Public Schools standards of professional conduct in all instructional goals and activities, including the protection of the students and exact observation of emergency procedures.
• 14.Attend and participate as requested in school meetings.
• 15.Provide additional assistance to the Principal, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, and their designees as directed.
• 16.Coordinate with specialist (PT, OT, Speech, BCBA) to facilitate therapeutic strategies across all content areas.
• 17.Write progress reports.
• 18.Participate in the evaluations of children placed in the program.
• 19.Schedule and participate in team meetings.
• 20.Implement MCAS alternate assessment as indicated by the students’ IEPs.

Evaluation by: Performance on the job will be evaluated periodically, in accordance with the criteria listed above as performance responsibilities and with the provisions of Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) policy on evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Welcome to Holbrook Middle-High School

Mission StatementOur mission is to nurture and challenge students to become independent thinkers, life-long learners, and socially responsible citizens.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Holbrook Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements

• MGL Chapter 459 of the Acts of 2012
  An Act Relative to Background Checks
  On January 10, 2013, Governor Deval Patrick signed into law H.4307, an act relative to background checks. The new law requires all newly hired employees, beginning in the 2013-2014 school year, to submit to state and national fingerprint-based criminal background checks.
  As a new employee of the Holbrook Public Schools, you will be subject to a Massachusetts criminal background check (CORI). In addition, you will be required to submit to a National Criminal Background Check by fingerprint.
  The fee charged is $55.00 for licensed educators and $35 for all other school personnel.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer Bates , Interim HMHS Principal
• 245 South Franklin Street
• Holbrook, Massachusetts 02343
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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