Special Education Teacher - Substantially Separate

Young World Physical Education; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in New Bedford, Massachusetts is seeking a Special Education Teacher to implement an inclusive curriculum. Responsibilities include planning lessons, evaluating student progress, and collaborating on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and a valid Massachusetts teaching license for Moderate Disabilities. This role emphasizes technology use in teaching and a commitment to diversity in education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Massachusetts teaching license for Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8).
• Demonstrated skills in working with students of varying ability levels.

Responsibilities

• Implement curriculum through varied instructional methods.
• Determine individual learning needs through assessments.
• Plan and implement lessons tied to learning standards.

Skills

Working with students with varying ability levels

Experience with assessments

Computer/technology use in classroom

Instructional technology tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Valid teaching license (Moderate Disabilities, PreK-8)

SEI Endorsement

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Substantially Separate

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Position: Special Education Teacher - Transitional Resource

Responsibilities

• Implement elementary curriculum through whole group, small group, and individualized instruction, including technology-aided instruction.
• Determine individual learning needs through data analysis from formal and informal assessments, including technology-based instruments.
• Plan and implement lessons and projects based on objectives tied to state and federal learning standards and communicate objectives daily in written and oral form.
• Create an optimal learning environment conducive to learning and accomplishment of student learning objectives.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests, including through instructional technology tools.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress and record outcomes.
• Attend professional development opportunities during the regular work year.
• Assess and summarize student performance on Individualized Education Plan documents.
• Actively participate in all aspects of Special Education team meetings and documentation.
• Create MCAS alternate portfolios according to student IEP requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid teaching license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8).
• Demonstrated skills in working with students with varying ability levels.
• Experience with assessments measuring and monitoring reading and mathematics achievement progress.
• Experience using computer/technology in the classroom.
• SEI Endorsement.

Terms of Employment

• Reports to: School Principal.
• Rate: In accordance with the Unit A contract.

New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to ensure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.