Elementary Special Education Teacher

Elementary Special Education Teacher Hampshire Regional School District Williamsburg Elementary School - Williamsburg, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5664723

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 24, 2026 Job Description

DESCRIPTION

The certified Special Education Teacher provides instructional and behavioral support to students with disabilities. The Special Education teacher also supports, plans, and develops programs aligned with students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and assists regular education teachers with following IEPs. This staff member would also facilitate eligibility/initial evaluations and annual review meetings.

SUPERVISION

Works under the supervision of the Principal and the Pupil Services Director. Evaluated by the Principal or designee.

JOB ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed within an elementary school environment in both special education and general education classrooms.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum, Planning and Assessment Demonstrate knowledge of the developmental levels of students in the classroom and the different ways the students learn Design units and lessons with measurable objectives that are aligned to the state standards, common core, and adopted curriculum of the Anne T. Dunphy School Coordinate, facilitate and supervise curriculum and specialized programming and support services in compliance with federal and state requirements for students with special needs in grades PreK-6. This includes conferring with parents, administrators, testing team, social workers and others to develop and write Individual Education Plans for students. Plan curriculum, lessons, and special education programs/interventions. Implement and provide consultation on effective instructional strategies and curriculum that align with the MA curriculum frameworks and Common Core as modified to meet the individual needs of children and instructional requirements of the Individual Education Plans. Evaluate and observe students as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Collect data, monitor progress, and modify general education programs. Collect and analyze data from various sources including formal and informal assessments, observations, performance evaluations and teacher reports. Write quarterly progress reports and year end evaluations based on collected data. Teaching All Students Provide appropriate direction to the teaching team for the facilitation of inclusion. Facilitate the positive transition, placement and curriculum planning for students with special needs into general education classroom activities. Schedule, plan and oversee student support in inclusive settings. Support students to prepare for statewide standardized testing with accommodations as dictated in the IEP. This includes making appropriate recommendations in the IEP for standardized and non-standard accommodations.. Anticipate and respond appropriately to student misunderstandings, conflicts, differences and questions Family and Community Engagement Maintain open and effective communication with parents, staff, and administration about student learning, progress and grades Participate actively in IEP, 504, and Pre-referral meetings Professional Culture Participate in and lead IEP team meetings, parent conferences, and case management staffing and transition meetings as needed. Participate actively in team/department/faculty meetings Continuously seek out ideas for improving practice and actively participate in professional development opportunities and the educator evaluation process Collaborate with colleagues to support students on IEPs, develop curriculum, analyze student performance, and plan interventions Perform any other task/duty required or requested that is related to maintaining services and student records in compliance with Federal and state law, regulation, and policy.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

MA License Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 Master's Degree preferred, Bachelor's Degree required Special Education teaching experience with students with disabilities Experience working with curriculum accommodations and modifications Experience with inclusion and de-escalation strategies Superior interpersonal skills/ability to communicate and interact with parents, staff, and students. Training in specialized reading programs preferred. District CORI Check required before employment begins Federal Fingerprint Check required before employment begins

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Good general health. Alert, physically assertive and mobile at all times. Lift, push, or pull 50 pounds as required; Mobility to regularly walk, stand, stoop, reach, bend and occasionally run.

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$52,747 to $72,904 Per Year