Middle School Special Education Teacher: (LAP Program Coelho Job Attleboro area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Middle School Special Education Teacher: (LAP Program) Coelho

Middle Special Education Teacher (LAP Program)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Job : 5802525

Job Location: Coelho Middle School, Attleboro, MA

Salary: $64,004 to $108,744 per year

Final date to receive applications: Jul 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Attleboro Public Schools is committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all.

This program provides a highly structured environment that emphasizes academic skill development, including reading, mathematics, written language, expressive/receptive communication, problem‑solving, and organization. At least 60 % of the student’s day is spent in the general education setting with peers. Services are delivered outside of the general education classroom.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree preferred
Massachusetts Licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK‑8) or (5‑12)
Exceptions may be made as the Superintendent deems appropriate and acceptable

Preferred Experience

Safety Care trained
1–2 years as a special educator
Experience with reading and math programs such as Lexia, Orton‑Gillingham, or i‑ready

Responsibilities

Address the needs of diverse learners in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations.

Administer assessments, interpret evaluations, and write reports.

Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, provide recommendations, and develop Individual Education Programs (IEPs) based on TEAM recommendations.

Collaborate with TEAM members to implement specially designed instruction to support educational and social‑emotional behavioral needs in accordance with the student’s IEP.

Collaborate with the TEAM to determine and implement appropriate accommodations for classroom assessments and standardized examinations for special education students.

Complete all assigned paperwork for the special education process as required by state and federal regulations.

Provide targeted and evidence‑based interventions.

Fulfill all case management responsibilities associated with the IEP.

Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential student records.

Be involved at the community, system, building, and student levels for school‑wide initiatives such as social‑emotional learning, Universal Design, assistive technology, and program development.

Serve as a resource to develop effective teaching strategies for all students.

Responsible for annual reviews, written progress notes, parent/teacher conferences, and proctoring state assessments.

Use evidence-based research and continuing education to address MA frameworks and to meet licensure requirements.

Perform other responsibilities as deemed appropriate and assigned by a supervisor and/or designee.

Job Goal / Purpose

To ensure that students with an IEP receive services in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, and to provide support through MTSS to benefit all students.

Reports To

Building Principal and/or Director of Special Education Performance.

EEO Statement

Attleboro Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief, disability, age, national origin, or any other protected category.

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