A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
Special Education Liaison (LTS 2026-2027) (300233) Job ID 1332
Bedford Public Schools
Lt. Job Lane Elementary School - Bedford, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5895765
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Today
Job Description
Bedford Public Schools
Invites applications for the position of:
Special Education Liaison/Teacher
Long Term Substitute
FY27 School Year
Description:
Special education teachers work with students who have learning, mental, emotional, or physical disabilities. They adapt general education lessons and teach various subjects to students with mild to moderate disabilities. They also teach basic skills to students with severe disabilities
Responsibilities:
Instruction:
Develop and implement schedules for students' services in accordance with their IEPs' service delivery. Coordinate schedules with classroom teachers and other specialists' service delivery.
Select appropriate instructional programs and methodologies, plan, and implement instruction that matches students' IEP goals and objectives.
Provide appropriate instruction to address IEP goals and objectives, and differentiate instructional accordingly.
Employ appropriate behavior management techniques during individual or small group instruction.
Maintain and use adaptive equipment and materials.
Develop and implement classroom and curricular accommodations and modifications.
Teach and plan cooperatively with subject area teachers.
Assessment:
Assess the progress of all students assigned to his/her caseload and maintain record of data collection. Maintain assessment materials for special education evaluations.
Administer MCAS with accommodations or develop portfolios for MCAS alternate assessment, as outlined in student/s' IEP s.
Write reports based on evaluations and present reports at Team eligibility determination meetings.
Individually test students and complete necessary assessment components for Special Education and Section 504 initial evaluations and reevaluations.
Liaison Responsibilities:
Serve as a Special Education liaison, which includes parent/guardian contact, scheduling of meetings, and completion of necessary paperwork for evaluations and Team meetings.
Participate in Team evaluation and review meetings for students on caseload.
Write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Develop yearly transition plans for students who are 14+.
Collaborate with colleagues on building to building transition
Complete progress reports for all students, according to the schedule set by school and special education regulations.
Coordinate progress reports from all service providers.
Paraprofessionals:
Consult with special education paraprofessionals; including planning, coaching, modeling.
Provide feedback and input regarding paraprofessionals to Special Education Program Administrator
Communication/Consultation:
Consult with parents/guardians, classroom teachers, related service providers, school nurse, and paraprofessionals, regarding planning and students' program needs.
Consult with classroom teachers and special education paraprofessionals regarding accommodations and modifications.
Conduct parent/guardian-teacher conferences during conference periods identified on school calendar.
Communicate frequently with parents/guardians of students of caseload (e.g. email, telephone, etc.)
Participate in school Open House for parents/guardians according to schedule set each year.
Participate in professional development opportunities to increase knowledge base and skills, as well as maintain licensure.
Attend and participate in department meetings.
Maintain the high level of confidentiality and professionalism expected of all faculty.
Perform other related tasks or duties at the discretion of the Special Education Program Administrator and/or Principal.
Additional Information:
Master's Degree preferred
Massachusetts Licensure in Moderate Special Needs (1-6)
SEI Endorsement
Teaching experience preferred
Training in Orton Gillingham preferred but not required
Successful completion of a Massachusetts Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and a National Criminal Background Check including fingerprinting.
Salary/Benefits:
Per BEA and BPS Contract
Position Control :
300233
Bedford Public Schools are committed to hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse staff. We are relentless in our efforts to bolster equity, in both academic and work spaces, by fostering a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse employees and students have equitable access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive personally, professionally, and academically.
