Grade 7 Special Education Teacher - 1 year position

Uxbridge Public Schools

Whitin Intermediate School - Uxbridge, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5951263

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

• The Uxbridge Public Schools is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Special Education
  Teacher to join our team for the 2026-27 school year.

This position is a 1 year position which would

conclude at the end of the 2026-27 school year. The successful candidate will foster a positive, inclusive

classroom environment that promotes academic, social, and emotional growth in accordance with

students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Essential responsibilities for this position include:

○ Develop, implement, and assess Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and behavior plans,

including writing and reporting on student goals and progress.

○ Actively participate in Team meetings for eligibility, annual reviews, and re-evaluations.

○ Provide specialized instruction in primary content areas, developing appropriate modifications and

accommodations.

○ Collaborate with grade-level educators, specialists, and support staff to ensure comprehensive

student support.

○ Maintain regular communication with families/caregivers regarding student progress.

○ Conduct assessments and standardized testing to support the eligibility evaluation process.

○ Deliver direct instruction in both inclusive classroom settings and small group/individual settings as

per IEPs.

○ Monitor student understanding of the general education curriculum and adjust instruction

accordingly.

○ Consult with general education staff on learning styles, differentiated instruction, and appropriate

teaching materials for diverse learners.

○ Align special education instruction with general education classroom expectations.

○ Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations in all aspects of the special education

process.

○ Administer and interpret formal and informal educational assessments, preparing written reports

as needed.

○ Analyze student work samples and data to monitor progress and identify skill gaps.

○ Supervise and collaborate with paraprofessionals and ABA Technicians.

○ Facilitate annual review and progress update Team meetings as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
  
• Massachusetts DESE Licensure in Moderate or Severe Special Needs required.
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with students, parents, and
  multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Experience working with and/or teaching students with disabilities in inclusive educational
  settings.
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of a range of disabilities and related needs.
  
• Familiarity with Massachusetts Curriculum Standards and research-based assessments and
  interventions.
  
• Strong commitment to inclusive pedagogy and high expectations for all students.
  
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required
  

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$534,830 to $61,412 Per Year