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Avery Elementary School

Special Education Teacher - Elementary

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Dedham, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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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.

$82,726 / year median in Massachusetts

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Job Description

Special Education Teacher - Elementary Dedham Public Schools Avery Elementary School - Dedham, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Dedham Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

4762967

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description Dedham Public Schools is looking for a talented educator to fill an Elementary Special Education position for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates must hold a Massachusetts Special Education License (Moderate and/or Severe). Dual certifications and prior classroom experience preferred. Responsibilities include: plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences through the District curriculum establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities use relevant technology to support instruction observe and evaluate student performance and development provide appropriate feedback on work encourage and monitor the progress of individual students maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development prepare required reports on students and activities manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs collaborate with Special Education and Regular Education support staff

Qualifications:

Master's degree strongly preferred Massachusetts Special Education Certification and Licensure Experience with students with Language-based Learning disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities and Executive Functioning challenges Specialized reading training preffered- (Wilson Reading /Orton-Gillingham) Successful completion of QBS/SafetyCare training preferred. Successful experience as a special educator including performing assessments using a variety of standardized protocols. Knowledge of state and federal special education regulations. Effective organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, colleagues, parents/guardians, and others in the delivery of effective services. Strong behavior management skills

Position Type:

Full Time/School Year