Anticipated - Elementary Special Education; Inclusion Grades K-5

Anticipated Opening - Elementary Special Education (Inclusion) Grades K-5

Everett Public Schools – Everett, Massachusetts

Job : 5512177

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Elementary Special Education teachers are responsible for utilizing research‑based pedagogical strategies to teach and engage diverse groups of Special Education Students in grades K‑5. They collaborate with the Special Education leadership and support staff throughout the year to continually improve student experience and performance. Teachers provide accommodations for students whose IEPs dictate inclusion services in several content area settings and support English Learners on IEPs through Sheltered English Instruction (SEI).

They have experience or training in implementing phonics instruction and assessments, and exercise culturally responsive practices to promote equity and respect for all students. Teachers must thoroughly understand and support the evaluation and creation of IEP processes for elementary‑grade students.

• A bachelor's degree in Education from an accredited institution in Special Education or a related field
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certification as a PreK‑8 Moderate Special Needs Teacher
• SEI Endorsement

• Master’s degree in Education and/or Special Education
• 3 or more years of teaching experience
• Dual licensure in Special Education and/or English as a Second Language
• Experience working in an urban public school setting
• Coursework in literacy instruction and/or Applied Linguistics
• Experience working with students with disabilities and multilingual learners preferred
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking in another language in addition to English

• Plan for several models of inclusion, including co‑teaching, push‑in support, and standalone instruction
• Plan and facilitate lessons aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Math, ELA, Social Studies, and Science and district‑provided curricula consistent with students' IEP goals
• Use district technology and virtual curricula to create engaging lessons and supports linked with 21st‑century skills
• Manage classroom behavior with Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies that motivate students, limit disruptions, and create a sense of belonging
• Incorporate social‑emotional learning standards and curriculum that promote belonging, inclusion, self‑confidence, team‑building, and informed decision‑making
• Utilize inclusive practices and SEI strategies for multilingual learners
• Apply evidence‑based, culturally and linguistically sustaining instructional practices to provide equitable opportunities for grade‑level learning
• Collaborate and co‑plan with grade‑level content teachers and ESL teachers to provide the highest quality instruction and support for Special Education students
• Incorporate language activities that align with the WIDA Standards into content instruction, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing, to meet the needs of multilingual learners
• Administer assessments and use available data to make instructional decisions that target students’ academic and linguistic needs, including MCAS and ACCESS, as well as DIBELS and other literacy and math formative and summative assessments
• Proctor assessments for students on exams, including MCAS and ACCESS
• Create and maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment by establishing classroom routines and systems to support student learning
• Communicate with students’ families regularly using culturally responsive strategies that promote two‑way conversations
• Employ a strong growth mindset and participate in professional development relevant to urban education's challenges to close opportunity gaps
• Collaborate with school adjustment and guidance counselors to support students’ social, emotional, and mental health needs
• Collaborate with special education leadership and teacher colleagues to review IEPs and ensure all accommodations are consistently and adequately delivered
• Complete IEP reporting,…