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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
Job ID:
5890311Application Deadline:
Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)Posted:
YesterdayStarting Date:
Aug 31, 2026 Job DescriptionNOTICE OF VACANCY
Special Education TeacherTANTASQUA REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
School Year- 2026-2027Start Date:
August 31, 2026 Reports to: PrincipalResponsibilities:
The Teacher plans, coordinates, and implements specially designed instruction. Additionally, the teacher provides classroom differentiation and works in cooperation with the classroom assistants, and therapists.Essential Functions:
- Provide accommodations/ modifications according to individualized educational plans to ensure students are given access to general education curriculum and instruction.
- Monitor effectiveness of instructional techniques and adjust instruction to maximize student understanding of content and address student learning goals identified on the IEP.
- Collaborate with related service providers and coordinate services for assigned students.
- Follow coordinated systems with Paraprofessionals to ensure specially designed instruction, modifications and accommodations are implemented.
- Develop and implement student schedules in order to ensure that student goals are being addressed meaningfully.
- Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition and memory.
- Perform Liaison responsibilities which include, but limited to: collaborate the preparation of- progress reports, IEP's, and assessments,
- Provide Direct Instruction in areas identified on student specific educational plans including: academic skills, social skills, related adaptive
- Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on students and activities as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Follow developed plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.
- Assist in the collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions and the development of goals.
Qualifications:
- Master Degree or higher, valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education License, Moderate Special Needs preferred
- At least one year of successful experience preferred
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Approved CORI and fingerprint-based state and national criminal background results
Salary Range:
$57,005.00 - $60,304.00 Peter Dufresne, Principal Tantasqua Regional /School Union 61 Districts 319 Brookfield Rd. Fiskdale, MA 01518 dufresnep@tantasqua.orgPOSTED:
8/17/26 APPLICATIONDEADLINE
8/31/26 Tantasqua Regional/Union 61Districts are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.Position Type:
Full-timeBenefits
- Dental Insurance