Special Education Teacher - Moderate Special Needs

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

Job summary

Athol-Royalston Regional School District seeks a licensed Special Education Teacher (Moderate Disabilities) for Athol-Royalston Middle School in Athol, MA. The teacher will co-teach with a general educator in an inclusive setting, supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through rigorous, growth-focused instruction.

The position requires collaboration with Pupil Services and the Special Education Coordinator, ability to lead IEP meetings, and strong communication with families

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Massachusetts teaching license.
• SEI Endorsement required.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with parents to foster partnership for school success.
• Collaborate with Director of Pupil Services and Special Education Coordinator as well as school administration regularly.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and develop IEP's through a team process.
• Works well with community members, parents, and students.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

IEP facilitation

Parent partnerships

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Massachusetts teaching license

Massachusetts SEI Endorsement

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Moderate Special Needs

Athol-Royalston Regional School District Athol-Royalston Middle School - Athol, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5871303

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Job Description

Seeking an educator licensed in special education (moderate disabilities) who is committed to helping students find academic, social, and emotional success in an inclusive setting. The chosen educator will work alongside and in partnership with a content general educator. The co-teachers will create an equitable, inclusive environment that supports students' mental health while presenting them with challenging, rigorous content with a focus on growth.

The staff at the Athol Royalston Middle School are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnerships with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.

Welcome to Athol-Royalston Middle School

ARMS Mission StatementPreparing students intellectually, socially, ethically, and physically to work collaboratively and competitively in the 21 st century.

Job Requirements

• -Communicate with parents to foster partnership for school success.
• -Collaborate with Director of Pupil Services and Special Education Coordinator as well as school administration regularly
• -Ability to facilitate meetings and develop IEP's through a team process
• -Works well with community members, parents, and students
• -Excellent written and verbal abilities
• -Must hold a valid Massachusetts teaching license
• -Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• -Hold a valid Massachusetts SEI Endorsement

The Athol-Royalston Regional School District does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, creed, homelessness, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, or disability in the administration of its educational programs, activities, or employment policies.

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Gina Fasoli Figueroa , Interim Principal
• 1062 Pleasant Street
• Athol, Massachusetts 01331
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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