Special Education Teacher - Navigate Program

Special Education Teacher - Navigate Program

Job : 5713177

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Special Education Teacher

Job Goals: Create an inclusive and supportive learning environment, individualizing instruction to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of students with special needs, fostering their growth and success.

Supervision: Building Principal

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• To teach students, in small groups, individual, and large group situations, in a variety of subjects and in different settings, i.e.: general education class, resource room with an outcome of improved student performance in identified areas.
• Provides targeted, evidence-based academic instruction including reading instruction (e.g., Orton-Gillingham, Wilson) to students through small groups and 1:1 sessions.
• Collaborate with teachers, students and their families, the school nurse, school counselors, and other members of a student's support team.
• Develop and propose a plan for students with specific tasks that will help them meet their goals.
• Provide academics assessments and ongoing data analysis.
• Conduct initial and triennial evaluations for students.
• Assess student progress against goals and prepare progress reports 4 times per year.
• Integrate technology into lessons to support student achievement.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the school.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, School Committee Policy and administrative regulations.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and School Committee policy.
• Accept a share of responsibility for supervising and monitoring both formal and informal non-classroom activities.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
• Collaborate with other teachers and paraprofessionals as appropriate and necessary.

Requirements:

• Moderate Disabilities license and formal training in Reading Instruction (e.g., Orton Gillingham, Wilson)

Preferred:

• Experience working in a Middle School setting is preferred.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Amesbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Amesbury does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status or membership in the armed services, marital status or any other protected category under federal or state law.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $58,859 to $104,074 Per Year

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Amesbury Middle School will offer diverse opportunities for our students to attain personal growth and success through a dynamic school experience. Teachers and staff aspire to provide innovative programs through collaboration among students, families and community. We will promote optimal academic achievement and positive social development in a safe and welcoming environment.

• Preferred:
  Experience working in a Middle School setting is preferred.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Doug Nebel
• 220 Main Street
• Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
• Phone:
• Email: doug.nebel