Extended - Elementary Special Education Teacher

Extended School Year - Elementary Special Education Teacher

Reports To:

ESY Coordinator

Danvers Public Schools is seeking an Extended School Year - Elementary Special Education Teacher for the ESY program. This is a non-benefited, part-time seasonal position for the 2026 summer. This is a Monday-through-Thursday program, running from July 6, 2026, to August 6, 2026.

We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and experienced Elementary Special Education Teacher to join our team during the Extended School Year Program (ESY) for students with disabilities. In this role, you will work with students in grades K-5 who have various disabilities and learning challenges. You will be responsible for developing and delivering individualized and small group instruction that meets the unique needs of each student while fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.

• Provide direct, individualized, and small group instruction to meet students’ academic, social, and emotional needs.
• Use a variety of instructional methods, including visual, auditory, and hands‑on techniques, to engage students with diverse learning styles.
• Implement positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) to encourage positive student behavior and emotional regulation.
• Create a structured, safe, and nurturing classroom environment that promotes student confidence, independence, and self‑advocacy.
• Collaborate with support staff, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and school psychologists, to develop and implement specialized services for students.
• Complete required documentation, including progress reports, in a timely and accurate manner.

The Danvers Public School District is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, or homelessness in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other school-administered programs and activities.