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.
Long-Term Special Education Teacher
Danvers Public Schools
Holten-Richmond Middle School - Danvers, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5832855
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Sep 2, 2026
Job Description
Holten Richmond Middle School is seeking a Special Education Teacher, Moderate
This position reports to the Building Principal
Position Type:
Long-Term Maternity Leave
Roles and Responsibilities:
Evaluate student abilities and progress within mandated timelines using formal assessments
Plan lessons that meet the individual needs and abilities of the students
Conduct/participate in IEP annual review, 3 year evaluations and initial evaluation meetings
Write IEPs (accommodations, modifications, goals, etc) in accordance with state and federal regulations
Implement a variety of instructional strategies consistent with goals and objectives outlined in students' IEPs.
Write progress reports for student IEPs.
Ensure compliance with all IEP components
Develop, collect and analyze data collection for progress monitoring
Case management for students on liaison list (including developing individualized student schedules (when appropriate)
Academic coordination and consultation with general education teachers
Within a variety of settings, provide teamed, small group or individualized instruction and/or academic support according to the general and specific goals outlined in students' individualized educational plans
Ability to communicate specifics of individualized programs to all staff and provide consultation/training of programs if necessary
Create a learning environment that is conducive to learning through consistent behavior management implementation
Collaborate with general education teachers and other team members
vOther related duties as assigned
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