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Munger Hill Elementary School

Essential Learning Skills Special Education Teacher - Munger Hill Elementary

Pay: $74,000/yr

Posted: 07/17/2026

Location: Westfield, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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What they do

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

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Job Description

Essential Learning Skills Special Education Teacher - Munger Hill Elementary Westfield Public Schools Munger Hill Elementary School - Westfield, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5839462

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 31, 2026 Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of authorized administrators shall: Provide basic core program for those students assigned to this class consistent with state education code requirements. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers who have students integrated in their regular classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff, and assisting the student with regular assignments. Maintain the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes. Encourage good citizenship. Work with individual students in providing educational experiences designed to help in the achievement of student's specific goals. Assist other professionals in resolving psychological, social, academic, and disciplinary problems of students. Assist in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of students in the program. Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the school day. Provide appropriate direction for the facilitation of mainstreaming. Assist in the development and implementation of the individual educational plan. Collect data and assist in development of Individual Behavior Intervention Plans. Work with other staff on curriculum development and program innovation. Monitor student progress in and outside classroom. Maintain contact with parents of students. Evaluate student progress based on work output and observation; determine goals, objectives, and directions. Prepare report cards, education records, IEP forms, classroom observation records and other forms. Administer testing evaluation. Participate in IEP meetings. Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools.

REPORTS TO

Building Principal and Administrator of Special Education Salary and terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract. Salary placement will be based on the application as submitted. Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$50,000 to $98,000 Per Year