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Special Education Preschool Teacher
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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
- Wareham, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5881120Application Deadline:
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Immediately Job Description- Seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Special Education Teacher to provide specialized instruction to children ages 3-5 in our substantially separate learning center preschool settings for the 2026-27 school year.
- Design and deliver engaging, differentiated instruction that meets diverse learning needs while maintaining a safe, structured classroom environment
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Conduct student assessments to determine functional capabilities and make informed placement recommendations
- Foster strong partnerships with families, teachers, instructional assistants, and therapists
- Participate in IEP meetings
- Maintain accurate, confidential student records and documentation
- Research and implement evidence-based interventions and teaching strategies, follow district curricula for Math and ELA
- Participate in professional development opportunities and team collaboration organization and structure of his/her assigned classroom
- Works collaboratively with other teachers, instructors, coordinators, and administration to support the overall needs of the students.
- Plans and supervises the classroom schedule and staff.
- Coordinates the schedules of all ancillary personnel involved in the classroom.
- Keeps open and ongoing communication with each child's interdisciplinary team members.
- Identifies needed materials and equipment under educational plans.
- Responsible for the education of each student consistent with the goals and objectives of the IEP.
- Ongoing assessment of each student's functioning level.
- Draft IEP and progress notes.
- Completion and distribution of progress notes, detailing each student's progress towards meeting their IEP goals.
- Other duties as assigned by the principal, administration, or the superintendent of schools.