Teacher-Special Education

North Reading High School; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

North Reading High School in North Reading, MA is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our team. The district aims to build a diverse workforce and support students to reach their potential through inclusive practices and targeted instruction.

The role includes developing IEPs, providing direct instruction, coordinating with staff, overseeing paraprofessionals, and participating in annual reviews, with a starting date of immediately and a salary range of $59,923 to $118,875 per year.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Massachusetts DESE license for Moderate Disabilities (5-12) required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct specialized instruction, inclusion support, curriculum modifications, and accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Develop appropriate IEPs in conjunction with Team.
• Provide consultation to general education staff in the content areas associated with assigned students and ensure that accommodations are being met.
• Facilitate all aspects of student's annual review and interim progress meetings.
• Complete academic testing for initial and re-evaluations.
• Oversee support of Paraprofessional staff.
• Assist with the transition process.
• Other duties as requested by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Director of Student Services, and/or their Designee.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Collaborative working demeanor

Excellent oral and written comms

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Massachusetts DESE license in Moderate Disabilities 5-12

Job description

North Reading Public Schools North Reading High School - North Reading, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Teacher-Special Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5948215

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

North ReadingHigh Schoolis seekinga Special Education Teacher to join our team. North Reading Public Schools is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential.

The vision for this position in year2 (2027-2028) includes oversight of a targeted smaller caseload, while providing specialized instruction in functional academics and life skills. This will include supporting inclusion opportunitiesas appropriate.

Pay and paid time off will be prorated to start date.

Essential duties

• Provide direct specialized instruction, inclusion support, curriculum modifications, and accommodations for students with disabilities
• Develop appropriate IEPs in conjunction with Team
• Provide consultation to general education staff in the content areas associated with assigned students and ensure that accommodations are being met
• Facilitate all aspects of student's annual review and interim progress meetings
• Complete academic testing for initial and re-evaluations
• Oversee support of Paraprofessional staff
• Assist with the transition process
• Other duties as requested by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Director of Student Services, and/or their Designee

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education teaching license in Moderate Disabilities, grades 5-12
• Working knowledge of evaluation and IEP development
• Experience administering, scoring, and interpretingdiagnostics assessments including WIAT, TOWL, and KeyMath preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Collaborative working demeanor
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

Additional benefits for this work are outlined in the current North ReadingEducation Association (NREA) contract .

The North Reading Public Schools (NRPS) provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students develop both their social-emotional and academic skills and abilities through an exploration of a wide range of content areas, the arts, athletics, and extra-curricular opportunities. With a dedication to excellence, service, and life-long learning our students will engage collaboratively, think critically, embrace diversity, and value equity in order to become productive global citizens.

NRPS is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential. Candidates with different perspectives and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply to grow our school community and help students feel personally connected to their learning experiences and feel represented inside and outside of the classroom ensuring a sense of belonging.

North Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin age, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, or sexual orientation, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Human Resources Administrator.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $59,923 to $118,875 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Miriam Meyer , Principal
• North Reading High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]