Middle School Special Education Teacher

Middle School Special Education Teacher Cohasset Public Schools Cohasset Middle School - Cohasset, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5724292

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 25, 2026 Job Description

• Responsible for the daily educational instruction and programming for students as prescribed in the Individual Educational Program (IEP) for identified students at the middle school level.
• Teach small-group English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Learning Center (academic support) classes with modified curriculum.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives to students for all lessons, units, projects, and other curricular materials.
• Collaborate with special education personnel, general education teachers, and administrators.
• Collaborate with building staff to integrate students into general education classrooms and programs.
• Provide specially designed instruction to students within a special education setting for a portion of the day.
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly data sheets, progress reports, IEPs, assessments, and other data required by local, state, and federal mandates.
• Assist classroom teachers, special subject staff, administrators, and other building personnel in the implementation of accommodations and modifications.
• Support the work of the ESP both in special and general education settings.
• Complete other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the principal, assistant principal, special education building administrator, and/or Director of Student Services.
• Serve as chairperson for annual review team meetings for identified students. The duties commonly associated with the position include but are not limited to:
• Understanding of curriculum
• Ability to apply Universal Design strategies
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of curriculum content
• Planning and assessment of instruction and curriculum
• Planning and delivering effective instruction
• Promoting high standards and expectations for student achievement
• Communicating with students, parents, and other district employees to work on behalf of students
• Promoting equity and appreciation of diversity

Position Type:

Full-time