Teacher: Special Education - STEP - Burncoat Middle School 2026-2027

Worcester-Public-Schools; Summit (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Public Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher for the Structured Therapeutic Educational Program (STEP) at Burncoat Middle School in Worcester, MA. The role requires compliance with state and federal SPED rules, IEP administration, and collaboration with multiple education professionals.

The teacher will develop and implement individualized plans, adapt instruction, and monitor progress to ensure high quality services for students with emotional and multiple disabilities.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE license in Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 and/OR Severe Disabilities All Levels.
• Bachelor of Arts in Special Education.
• SEI Endorsement and CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Special Education Team writing educational plans and progress reports.
• Follow the student IEP and ensure compliance with SPED regulations and accommodations.
• Implement high quality teaching in STEP classes using differentiated techniques.
• Collaborate with regular education teachers, clinicians, and other staff.
• Ensure appropriate accommodations during standardized tests and develop measurable IEP goals.
• Coordinate services to meet all IEP requirements and supervise paraprofessionals.

Skills

Special Education

STEP Program

IEP Knowledge

Education

Massachusetts DESE license in Moderate Disabilities PreK-8

Massachusetts DESE license in Severe Disabilities All Levels

SEI Endorsement

CPI/CPR training

Job description

Teacher: Special Education - STEP - Burncoat Middle School 2026-2027

Worcester Public Schools Burncoat Middle School - Worcester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5855653

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

Job Description

SUBJECT: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER – STRUCTURED THERAPEUTIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (STEP)

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:

This teaching position is accountable for providing services to students with emotional or multiple disabilities and assuming the responsibility for delivering high quality instruction through creativity, resourcefulness and sound judgment consistent with the curriculum frameworks, standards, the rules and regulations of the Worcester Public Schools and in compliance with state and federal Special Education regulations.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for serving as a member of the Special Education Team in writing educational plans and progress reports on SAGE-IEP, and completing assessments within the required timelines.
• Responsible for following the student IEP and ensuring compliance with state and federal SPED regulations including the delivery of high quality services, the provision of accommodations/modifications for instruction and assessment and the implementation of BIPs.
• Responsible for remaining up to date with curriculum content and for modifying the curriculum and instruction for students with disabilities as identified on their IEPs.
• Responsible for implementing high quality teaching and learning in the Structured Therapeutic Education Program classes using appropriate differentiated instructional techniques.
• Responsible for communicating and collaborating with regular education teachers, special education teachers, clinicians, school adjustment counselors, and other personnel in the educational programming for students with disabilities.
• Responsible for understanding the state required guidelines around standardized testing and for providing appropriate accommodations as identified on student IEPs during the administration of these tests.
• Responsible for assessing student knowledge using formal and informal means to develop measurable IEP goals and to support student learning.
• Responsible for creating and coordinating a schedule of services for students to ensure all IEP requirements are met.
• Responsible for guiding and supervising paraprofessionals in the instruction/support of students with disabilities.
• Responsible for implementing appropriate assistive technologies to support and enhance the students’ communication and learning.
• Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning in the least restrictive environment.
• Responsible for the implementation of a class-room wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support System. (Behavior Management System)
• Responsible for developing and sustaining a class room management plan, including policies and procedures
• Responsible to work collaboratively with professional support staff in the development and implementation of student Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
• Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.
• Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Massachusetts DESE license in Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 and/OR Severe Disabilities All Levels
• Bachelor of Arts in Special Education
• SEI Endorsement
• CPI/CPR training

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced educational preparation
• Bilingual skills
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs
• Ability to speak Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Albanian, or an African language.
• Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs

WORK YEAR: 185 days

SALARY: Salary scale shown is based on the candidate holding a Bachelor's Degree. Potential to increase based on degree level.

This deadline does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $61,410 to $91,420 Per Year

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Mentally Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Welcome to Burncoat Middle School

Our Focus StatementAll Burncoat Middle School students will be able to identify the basic facts and main ideas in text and use them as the basis for interpretation. Students will be able to write with a clear focus, coherent organization and sufficient detail.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless ofrace, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, genderidentity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. TheWorcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the fullrange of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For moreinformation relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact theHuman Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609,508-799-3020.

Job Requirements

• To maximize the effectiveness of your application, it is recommended that you provide a cover letter which describes the specific training and experience that you have for the position(s) that you are applying for and that you ensure that the certification information in your SchoolSpring profile is updated. Your MA DESE certification number will allow us to verify that you possess the correct license. Please ensure that your SchoolSpring resume, specifically, is updated as this will be used to determine your Degree and Step placement on the Teachers salary schedule.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Noeliz Irizarry , Principal
• 135 Burncoat Street
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01606
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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