Special Education Teacher (Moderate Needs) - 1LT. Charles W. Whitcomb School (Middle School)

Marlborough-Public-Schools; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlborough Public Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher (Moderate Needs) for Whitcomb Middle School to deliver high-quality instruction and data-driven supports for students with IEPs. This position works under the Deputy Superintendent and building Principal, promoting inclusive practices and family collaboration.

The role requires a Master’s degree in special education, MA licensure for Moderate/Severe and SEI endorsement, with bilingual skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in special education or related field.
• Valid Massachusetts DESE licensure in Special Education (Moderate/Severe) for grades 6-8.
• Experience with inclusion settings and adapted instruction.
• SEI Endorsement.
• Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) preferred.
• Knowledge of data-driven instruction and IEP processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect instructional support to students per their IEPs.
• Develops and implements IEPs with measurable goals.
• Collaborates with general education teachers to modify curricula for students with disabilities.
• Analyzes progress data to inform instruction and interventions.
• Communicates with families and partners with outside agencies.
• Maintains accurate student records and reports.

Skills

Experience with inclusion

User-focused instruction

Data-informed instruction

Education

Master’s degree (preferred)

Massachusetts DESE licensure in Special Education (Moderate/Severe)

SEI Endorsement

Bilingual (Spanish/Portuguese preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Special Education Teacher (Moderate Needs) - 1LT. Charles W. Whitcomb School (Middle School)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5956705

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title of Position:

Special Education Teacher (Moderate Needs) - 1LT. Charles W. Whitcomb Middle School

Work Year:

2026-2027 School Year

Employment Start Date:

As soon as possible

Salary:

Placement on the Teacher's Salary Scale according to education and experience.

Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority:

Works under the supervision of theDeputy Superintendent,Educational Team Leader and the building Principal or Director.

Job Summary:

Promote learning and growth of all students providing high-quality instruction, authentic and meaningful student assessments, analyzing student data, using data to improve instruction, continuously providing students with constructive feedback, and continuously refining learning objectives. Maintains instructional practices that establish high expectations, create a safe and effective learning environment, and demonstrate cultural proficiency. Effectively partners with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations to promote learning. Maintains an ethical, culturally proficient, skilled, and collaborative practice as a professional educator.

Statement of Duties:

• Provides direct and indirect instructional support to students as per their IEPs.


• Demonstrates knowledge of the developmental levels of students and the different ways these students learn by providing differentiated learning experiences that enable all students to progress toward meeting intended outcomes.


• Participates in the Team meeting process.


• Develops and implements Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) with measurable goals and objectives.


• Ensures compliance with IEPs and timelines maintaining accurate and complete student records and preparing reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.


• Provides instruction with measurable outcomes and challenging tasks making progress towards requiring higher-order thinking skills that enable students to learn the knowledge and skills defined in state standards/local curricula.


• Collaborates with the general education teachers to modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies in accordance with the student’s IEP.


• Organizes and analyzes results from assessments to determine progress and uses findings to adjust practice and identify and/or implement appropriate differentiated interventions and enhancements for all students, including those with disabilities and English learners, using various methods, including but not limited to, tiered instruction, scaffolds and adapted instruction and/or materials to accommodate differences in learning styles, needs, interest and levels of readiness.


• Collaborates with parents, outside agencies and all building staff.


• Shares with appropriate colleagues (e.g., general education, English learner staff and counseling staff) conclusions about student progress and seeks their feedback about instructional or assessment practices that will support improved student learning.


• Based on assessment results, provides descriptive feedback and engages students and families in constructive conversation that focuses on how students can improve their performance.


• Defines high expectations for the quality of student work and the perseverance and effort required to produce it.


• Develops students' interpersonal, group, and communication skills and provides opportunities for students to learn in groups with diverse peers.


• Anticipates and responds appropriately to conflicts or misunderstandings arising from differences in backgrounds, languages, and identities.


• Seeks out and applies, when appropriate, ideas for improving practice from supervisors, colleagues, professional development activities, and other resources to gain expertise and/or assume different instruction and leadership responsibilities.


• Effectively collaborates with colleagues in such work as developing standards-based units, examining student work, analyzing student performance, and planning appropriate intervention.


• Demonstrates sound judgment reflecting integrity, honesty, fairness, and trustworthiness and protects student confidentiality appropriately.


• Fulfills professional responsibilities; is consistently timely and reliable with paperwork, duties, and assignments; and demonstrates regular attendance.


• Performs other duties as assigned by building principal.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution, preferred.


• Valid Massachusetts DESE licensure in Special Education in the area of Moderate or Severe Special Education Teacher covering grades 6-8 required.


• Experience working with students within the inclusion, small group and individual settings.


• SEI Endorsement


• Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese Preferred)


• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Abilities:

• Technology Use – School System Data base, standard Microsoft and Google products and web-based sites.


• Learning Strategies— Selecting and using instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation.


• Written and Oral Comprehension and Expression— Read and understand information in writing and listen to and understand spoken information and ideas. Able to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand.


• Team Player— Being respectful as part of a team and displaying constructive, collaborative behaviors.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Marlborough Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its education programs, services, activities, or employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Gifted & Talented

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Life Skills

Special Education > Mentally Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Special Education > Visually Impaired

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tara Sobaleski , Principal


• Whitcomb Middle School


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]