Interim Elementary Special Education Teacher/Liaison Job Burlington area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Interim Elementary Special Education Teacher/Liaison - 2026/2027

Interim Elementary Special Education Teacher/Liaison - 2026/2027

School: Francis Wyman Elementary School

Job Goal

The special education teacher coordinates and provides programming for children with disabilities, including instruction in academic, social language, motor skill development, and self-regulation.

Responsibilities

Assess the capabilities and skills of each assigned student for instruction and seek means to assist each student to learn effectively in the area assigned.

Design and implement programs for students eligible to receive Special Education services.

Include academic, social/emotional, and behavioral components.
Collect data and use data to create specially designed plans and guide instruction.

Conduct evaluations under the Special Education Laws.

Review the educationally relevant information on students.
Design and administer a relevant learning style and achievement assessment battery.
Prepare a written report of findings.
Summarize assessment findings and recommend pertinent educational strategies/programming at the TEAM meeting, contributing to the development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Attend TEAM meetings of students evaluated.

Complete paperwork associated with special education, including the development of IEPs, timelines, and progress reports.

Advise and assist teachers in diagnostic and remedial measures, and provide/implement modifications of curriculum materials to address learning difficulties.

Collaborate with general education teachers, social workers, Team Chairperson, School Psychologist, specialists, other related service providers, and outside agencies to support students across all developmental areas.

Prepare and maintain records to facilitate a flow of information among staff and others.

Communicate/consult with parents so as to:

Keep parents informed of student progress.
Involve parents, to the maximum extent possible, in efforts directed at IEP goal attainment and student success.

Develop a personal plan for professional development in collaboration with the Building Principal and Director of Special Education.

Attend all professional meetings scheduled by the Superintendent of Schools, Director of Special Education, or building Principal.

Ensure that all Massachusetts Special Education Regulations are followed and implemented.

Perform any other duties as requested by the Director of Special Education and/or building team chair.

Requirements

Master’s degree in special education preferred.
DESE certification in moderate special needs is required.
OG certification preferred.
Good organizational and communication skills, experience in delivering co‑teaching, 1:1, and small group instruction.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience working with children diagnosed with disabilities as well as leadership experience/skills preferred.

Terms of Employment

$125 per day including benefits. When the teacher comes off the salary schedule the compensation will be in accordance with the Burlington Educators' Association Unit A collective bargaining agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Burlington Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and school environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy status, age, genetic information, ethnic background, ancestry, disability, homelessness, immigration status or any category protected by state or federal law. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

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Interim Elementary Special Education Teacher​/Liaison

Interim Elementary Special Education Teacher/Liaison