Special Education Teacher (One-Year Position)

Young World Physical Education; Somerset (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset Berkley Regional High School is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a one-year position in Somerset, MA. The role focuses on providing specialized instruction and supporting students’ academic and social/emotional needs within their education program.

The position requires knowledge of Massachusetts standards, collaboration with families and the school team, and a commitment to fostering inclusive, high-quality learning experiences through diverse instructional strategies.

Qualifications

• MA Educator License, Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (5–12).
• Experience with social/emotional learning.
• Experience supporting students’ academic and social/emotional needs.
• Experience or knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and MCAS.
• Willingness to pursue advanced special education training as directed by the Director of Special Education and Principal.
• Preferred: SEI Endorsement and Experience as a co-teacher.

Responsibilities

• Plan instruction and assessment for a special education population and monitor student understanding of the curriculum. Adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate.
• Effectively plans instruction and assessment for a special education population and monitors students’ understanding of the curriculum.
• Keeps current in curricular and special education fields and applies that knowledge to the instructional program.
• Contributes to the ongoing evaluation of the curriculum.
• Delivers instruction effectively using varied teaching strategies and technology.
• Fosters high standards and equitable opportunities for student achievement.

Skills

Social/Emotional Learning

Curriculum Knowledge

Co-teaching

Education

MA Educator License, Teacher of Students w/ Moderate Disabilities, 5-12

Job description

Special Education Teacher (One-Year Position)

Somerset Berkley and Somerset Public Schools Somerset Berkley Regional High School - Somerset, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Special Education Teacher (One-Year Position)

Somerset Berkley and Somerset Public Schools Somerset Berkley Regional High School - Somerset, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5853766

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

JOB GOAL:To provide students with the specialized instruction (both academic and social/emotional) he/she requires to progress toward the educational goals established within his/her education program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• I.Demonstrates currency in the curriculum.
• A.Demonstrates a working knowledge of the core curriculum for Special Education in alignment with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
• B.Frames curriculum around key learning standards/concepts in the key content areas that provide opportunities for special education students to demonstrate reasoning, logic, analysis and synthesis when planning units, lessons, and assessments.
• C.Keeps current in the various curricular and special education fields and applies that knowledge to the instructional program.
• D.Contributes to the ongoing evaluation of the curriculum.

II. Conducts effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction

• A. Effectively plans instruction and assessment for a special education population and monitors student’s understanding of the curriculum. Adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate.

III. Manages the classroom environment and creates an atmosphere that is positive for student learning and involvement.

IV. Delivers instruction effectively.

• A. The teacher makes learning goals of clear to students and uses appropriate instructional techniques.
• B. The teacher uses a variety of teaching strategies, including cooperative, peer and project-based learning; audio-visual presentations, lecture, discussions and inquiry, practice and application; and the teaching of others.
• C.The teacher uses questioning techniques appropriate to student’s ability.
• D. The teacher evaluates, tries innovative approaches, and refines instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.

V. Promotes and communicates high standards and expectations for student achievement.

VI. Promotes equity and appreciation of diversity and strives to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning.

• A.The teacher demonstrates an appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals.

VII. Fulfills all professional responsibilities

• A. Cooperates in interactions with parents and receptive to their contributions.
• B. Shares responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/department, building and school district.
• C.Exercises reflection on teaching and education and embraces the concept of continuous learning.

VIII. Completes any other duty or assignments as directed by the Principal or Director of Special Education.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $57,109 to $102,182 Per Year

Special Education > General Special Education

Welcome to Somerset Berkley Regional High School

Welcome to Somerset Berkley Regional High School!Located in southeastern Massachusetts, Somerset Berkley Regional High School provides a comprehensive liberal arts education to 9-12 grade students from the towns of Somerset and Berkley. SBRHS became a regional high school in 2010. In 2014, a new $82.5 million facility with 21st century, state‑of-the-art technologies and infrastructure opened, thanks to the support and commitment to education from both towns. SBRHS are looking for staff to facilitate classroom instruction and management strategies based on technology, research, critical thinking, problem solving, decision‑making, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Somerset Public Schools/Somerset Berkley Regional School District is in compliance with the U.S. Civil Service Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendments of 1972, Part 86 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The School Districts provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin or any other category protected by state or federal laws in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs or activities.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:MA Educator License, Teacher of Students w/ Moderate Disabilities, 5-12
• Experience with social/emotional learning
• Experience supporting students’ academic and social/emotional needs
• Experience or knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and MCAS
• Willingness to pursue advanced special education training as directed by the Director of Special Education and Principal.
• Preferred: SEI Endorsement & Experience as a co‑teacher
• REPORTS TO:Building Principal and Special Education Administrator Somerset Berkley Regional School District
• TERMS OF: In accordance with the existing bargaining agreement with the Somerset EMPLOYMENT Teachers’ Association
• SALARY: In accordance with the existing bargaining agreement with the Somerset Teachers’ Association.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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