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.
K-2 Special Ed. Teacher
Winchendon Public Schools
Memorial Elementary School - Winchendon, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Winchendon Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5869496
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 25, 2026
Job Description
Posted:
August 4, 2026
K-2 Special Education Teacher
Memorial Elementary School
Memorial School is seeking a K-2 Special Education Teacher. Ideal candidates for this position are organized, creative and effective communicators. This position will work closely with the Memorial School team in the care and instruction of young students.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field
DESE certification in moderate/severe special needs(Pre-K -8) (PreK-12), SEI Endorsement Required
RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(not limited to):
Collaborate with regular education teachers, support staff, administrators, aides and parents in order to monitor student progress and compliance.
Participate in all IEP team meetings for designated students.
Ability to chair team meetings
Make data-driven instructional decisions to improve student outcomes.
Implement, and monitor Individual Education Programs based on team determinations with measurable goals using progress monitoring.
Complete all special education paperwork accurately and confidentially according to regulations and on time.
Collect and report progress monitoring data for all student goals.
Complete and dispense information regarding student progress at least as often as students in the general education setting.
Provide individual, small group, co-teaching resource support and specialized instruction based on student's IEP.
Maintain accurate and compliant special education data (ESY, accommodations, amendments, non-attendance forms, class lists, etc.)
Other duties as required by the building principal.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, walk, use hands, talk and hear. The employee may be required to reach with hands and arms above their head or reach forward, sit, squat, stoop or kneel. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
