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Special Education Teacher (One Year Position)
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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
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Falmouth Public Schools Job Details Job ID:
5891886Application Deadline:
Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)Posted:
Yesterday Starting Date:
Aug 25, 2026 Job Description POSTING of VACANCY Special Education Teacher (One Year Position) East Falmouth Elementary 2026-2027 School YearQUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED Massachusetts licensure: Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities PreK-8. Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities, All (preferred) SEI Teacher Endorsement, preferred. Master's degree with an emphasis in Special Education, preferred. Demonstrated experience as a special education teacher of a substantially separate program. Safety Care, CPR, and First Aid certification preferred or willingness to be certified/trained. Experience with the use of specialized teaching techniques used with special education students. Ability to design or modify curriculum, instructional materials, and classroom environments for students with disabilities. Ability to implement behavioral management strategies. Such other alternatives as the Superintendent of Schools/Director of Student Services may deem acceptable and appropriate.RESPONSIBILITIES
: Administer, score, and analyze formal and informal data to be utilized in special education eligibility determination and individualized education program development. Work with other special needs staff, specialists, and administrative personnel in developing educational programs for special education students. Work in concert with members of the evaluation TEAM to develop and write reasonably calculated Individualized Educational Programs. Complete evaluation and progress reports, educational plan information, and other data required by local, state, and federal guidelines. Responsible for ongoing diagnostic/prescriptive programming for children with disabilities. Assist general education teachers in the implementation of modifications for inclusionary practices. Guide and direct teaching assistants to facilitate programming for students. Support inclusionary practices to ensure student participation is in the least restrictive environment. Actively engage as a partner in the Instructional Support Team process to support our multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) Continue to grow in the position through attendance at meetings, conferences, seminars through readings in professional literature, and through enrollment in college or university courses. Such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Principal, Asst. Principal, and/or Special Education Building Administrator.SALARY :
In accordance with FEA Unit A ContractAPPLICATION
: Please apply until filled to:Falmouth Public Schools:
www.falmouth.k12.ma.us #EF LTS SpecialEdTeach 27-1 Lori Duerr, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools