Special Education Teacher TLC (K-3)

Marblehead; Marblehead, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marblehead Public Schools seeks a compassionate Special Education Teacher to lead a Therapeutic Learning Classroom for K–3. The role focuses on a structured, trauma-informed environment fostering self-regulation, growth, and inclusive experiences.

Responsibilities include differentiated instruction, IEP leadership, collaboration with teachers and specialists, and family engagement to support each child’s academic and social-emotional progress.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE licensure for Moderate Disabilities (PreK–8 or appropriate grade span).
• SEI Endorsement required.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dynamic teaching and student success.
• Deliver highly differentiated individual and small-group lessons aligned with IEPs and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Create a structured, predictable classroom promoting independence and self-regulation.
• Apply evidence-based strategies to support academic and social-emotional growth.
• Collaborate with general educators, counselors, behavior specialists, therapists, and administrators.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Massachusetts DESE licensure for Teachers of Students with Moderate Disabilities

SEI Endorsement

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Marblehead Public Schools Marblehead Public-Lucretia & Joseph Brown School - Marblehead, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Special Education Teacher TLC (K-3)

Marblehead Public Schools Marblehead Public-Lucretia & Joseph Brown School - Marblehead, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5932350

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Marblehead Public Schools seeks a compassionate, skilled, and collaborative Special Education Teacher to lead a Therapeutic Learning Classroom serving students in grades K–3. This specialized program is designed to support students with social, emotional, behavioral, and learning needs through a highly structured, relationship-centered environment that fosters academic growth, emotional regulation, and increased access to inclusive educational experiences.

About the Role

We are looking for an exceptional Special Education Teacher to join our team. In this role, you won't just follow IEPs—you will build a structured, trauma-informed environment where students feel safe to take risks, learn self-regulation, and celebrate their personal growth. If you are passionate about inclusive education, restorative practices, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team that has your back, we would love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

• Dynamic Teaching & Student Success
• Empower Diverse Learners: Design and deliver engaging, highly differentiated individual and small-group lessons aligned with students’ I---IEPs and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Build an Empowering Classroom: Create a structured, predictable, and welcoming environment that fosters student independence, self-regulation, and academic confidence.
• Drive Growth: Apply evidence-based instructional strategies to ensure students achieve both academic milestones and social-emotional growth.

Behavioral & Social-Emotional Guidance

• Support the Whole Child: Integrate trauma-informed, restorative practices and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs) to meet students where they are.
• Proactive De-escalation: Employ proactive strategies and therapeutic crisis intervention techniques to maintain a safe, peaceful learning space.
• Teach Life Skills: Champion Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) to help students build self-awareness, emotional management, and strong interpersonal relationships.
• Data-Informed Support: Track behavioral and social-emotional progress to continually refine and tailor your interventions.

IEP Leadership & Advocacy

• Craft Tailored Goals: Develop, implement, and track meaningful IEPs that set students up for long-term success.
• Track & Celebrate Progress: Maintain clear, concise documentation of student growth and share insights during Team meetings, evaluations, and annual reviews.

Collaboration & Community Engagement

• Partner for Impact: Work hand-in-hand with general education teachers, counselors, behavior specialists, therapists, and administrators to deliver wraparound student support.
• Lead & Mentor: Guide and support Educational Support Professionals (Paraprofessionals) in implementing targeted instructional and behavioral strategies.
• Bridge Home & School: Cultivate warm, open, and authentic relationships with families to build a unified support system for every child.
• Champion Inclusion: Contribute positively to a collaborative school culture rooted in high expectations, equity, and belonging.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

• Special Education > General Special Education
• Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Marblehead Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learningenvironment free from discrimination om the basis of race, color, religion,national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation,marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenshipstatus, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information ordisability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose suchdiscrimination and harassment or who participate IN an equal opportunityinvestigation.

Job Requirements

• Qualifications
  * Massachusetts DESE licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK–8 or appropriate grade span).
  * SEI Endorsement required.
  * Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
  * Experience working with students with social-emotional, behavioral, and learning needs preferred.
  * Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral interventions, social-emotional learning practices, and inclusive educational programming.
  * Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  * CPI, Safety-Care, QBS, or similar crisis prevention/intervention training preferred (or willingness to obtain training).
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer
  
  Marblehead Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination om 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, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate IN an equal opportunity investigation.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mary Maxfield
• 40 Baldwin Rd.
• Marblehead, Massachusetts 01945
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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