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Job Details
Job ID:5778311
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Jun 12, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:Aug 24, 2026
Job Description
The primary responsibilities of the Special Education Teacher will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Modifies and/or adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized education programs within established lesson plans
- Works cooperatively with general education teachers for the purpose of assisting students with work initiation and completion
- Administers developmental testing programs, subject-specific assessments, etc., for the purpose of assessing student competency levels, monitoring student progress, and/or developing individual educational programs
- Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student achievement; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment
- Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals (e.g., behavioral, motor development, and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration
- Collaborates with instructional staff, counselors, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan
- Directs instructional assistants for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students
- Working with students and school-based mental health professionals on recognizing and understanding their thoughts and emotions, how those emotions and thoughts influence their behavior, how to cope with stress, and maintaining positive and cooperative relationships with teachers and peers
- Monitors students’ behavior/activities in a variety of educational environments for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
- Participates in and/or coordinates a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
- Prepares a variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements
- Other duties as determined by the building principal
Salary:$55,430 to $110,948 Per Year
Job Categories:
Special Education > General Special Education
Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Special Education > Multiple Disabilities
Welcome to Lura A. White Elementary School
Ayer Shirley Regional School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Job Requirements
- Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in either Moderate Disabilities, Pk-8
- Previous experience with students with social/emotional needs preferred
- Reading certification in Wilson or Orton-Gillingham preferred
