Special Education Teacher: Connections Program High School

Special Education Teacher:
Connections Program High School 2026/2027

Burlington Public Schools, Burlington High School, Burlington, Massachusetts

Job : 5801864

Final date to receive applications: Jul 24, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jul 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Terms of Employment: 187 day work year

Job Goal: The special education teacher coordinates and provides programming for children with disabilities instruction in academic, social language, motor, self‑regulation, leisure, and life skills.

• Assess the capabilities and skills of each assigned student, 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, including academic, social/emotional, behavioral, and activities of daily living. Collect data and use the data to create specially designed plans and guide instruction.
• Conduct evaluations under the Special Education Laws and in such a manner as to:
  • 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 the paperwork process associated with special education, including, but not limited to, the development of IEPs, timelines, and progress reports.
• Advise and assist teachers in diagnostic and remedial measures and specific procedures used in overcoming learning difficulties or social maladjustments. Provide and implement modifications of curriculum materials to address learning difficulties. Oversee instructional assistants assigned to the program: create schedules, train them on student plans and programs, and collaborate with them to develop activities and lessons around targeted skills.
• Collaborate with instructional assistants, general education teachers, social workers, Team Chairperson, School Psychologist, specialists, other related service providers and outside agencies consulting with the program to support students across all developmental areas.
• Prepare and maintain records that facilitate a flow of information among staff and others.
• Communicate and consult with parents to keep them informed of student progress and involve them 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.

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

In accordance with the Burlington Educators' Association Unit A contract

Position Type: Full‑Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.