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 Teacher
Ayer Shirley Regional School District
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School - Shirley, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5888832
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 24, 2026
Job Description
The Ayer Shirley Regional School District is seeking a Middle School Special Education Teacher. This teacher will provide a positive, engaging classroom environment where students are taught both executive functioning and social-emotional skills. The teacher will also be able to lead and oversee paraprofessionals while collaborating with classroom teachers to provide IEP accommodations in an inclusive setting.
The primary responsibilities of the Special Education Teacher will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Modifies and/or adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized education programs within established lesson plans
Works cooperatively with general education teachers for the purpose of assisting students with work initiation and completion
Administers developmental testing programs, subject-specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels, monitoring student progress, and/or developing individual educational programs
Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student achievement; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment
Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals (e.g. behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration
Collaborates with instructional staff, counselors, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan
Directs instructional assistants for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students
Working with students and school-based mental health professionals on recognizing and understanding their thoughts and emotions, how those emotions and thoughts influence their behavior, how to cope with stress, maintaining positive and cooperative relationships with teachers and peers
Monitors students' behavior/activities in a variety of educational environments for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
Participates in and/or coordinates a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
Prepares a variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements
Other duties as determined by the building principal
