Functional Life Skills Special Education Teacher- Grades 4-6 Position Available In Worcester, Massachusetts

Functional Life Skills Special Education Teacher

• Grades 4-6
  Quaboag Regional School District
  Warren Community Elementary School
• West Warren, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5242422

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 17, 2025

Starting Date:

Aug 25, 2025
Job Description

Position Title:

Functional Life Skills Special Education Teacher (Grades 4-6)

Program:

Separate Specialized Program

• Functional Life Skills

Location:

Warren Community Elementary School

Position Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative Special Education Teacher to lead a Functional Life Skills classroom for students in grades 4-6 with cognitive and academic challenges. Students have low processing speed and working memory, very low academic skills, and average social skills. The teacher will deliver instruction in functional academics and independence to support success at school, home, and in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized education plans that focus on functional academics and practical life skills.
• Apply task analysis, scaffolded instruction, and other proven methods to support cognitive and memory challenges.
• Provide structured opportunities for peer communication and social engagement.
• Support individualized instruction in modified standards-based curriculum in reading, writing, and math, and social development in collaboration with related service providers.
• Hold certification in multi-sensory reading programs preferred.
• Skilled in teaching writing using mapping, visuals, structures, and technology
• Instruct on real-world skills and instruction
• Knowledgeable of functional math curriculum
• Engage in hands-on instruction
• Promote inclusionary opportunities
• Work closely with paraprofessionals, therapists, and support staff to ensure consistent implementation.
• Collect data, assess student growth, and maintain ongoing communication with families.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Special Education or related field
Valid certification in Moderate/Severe Disabilities
Experience with elementary students with intellectual developmental disabilities preferred
Skilled in differentiated instruction and supporting students with low cognitive and working memory skills
Strong classroom management and the ability to establish structured routines
Capable of leading paraprofessionals and coordinating with service providers

Salary:

As per the agreement between Quaboag Regional School District and the Quaboag Education Association
Start date: August 25, 2025
Quaboag Regional School District ensures equal employment and educational opportunities for its employees and students. All programs, services, courses of study, and activities are made available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or homeless status, in compliance with federal and state law.

Position Type:

Full-time