SY Special Education Teacher - Mod Disabilities

SY 26-27 Special Education Teacher - Mod Disabilities

Fitchburg School District, Longsjo Middle School – Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in Fitchburg Public Schools.

• Job : 5763261
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Re-Posted: Jun 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 21, 2026

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for delivering a high-quality instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards. Essential duties include classroom instruction, conferences with students, parents, and colleagues, and active participation in curriculum development, activities, and pedagogy.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university;
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in one of these areas:
• Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities PreK–8*; 5–12*
• * dependent on the grade level assignment
• SEI Endorsement
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children to effectively problem-solve.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders.
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.

• Provide learning experiences in the assigned subject area guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards, while creating an environment conducive to student learning.
• Write student IEP progress reports and goals.
• Assess students as required.
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate opportunities for learning using response to intervention (RTI) framework.
• Meet and instruct assigned students in the locations and at the time designated.
• Guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum standards and establish clear objectives that reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Implement the district's mission, philosophy of education, and instructional standards and objectives.
• Document progress and/or concerns of students and seek assistance of additional district specialists as required.
• Monitor and supervise students through effective classroom management.
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Use innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
• Follow professional practices consistent with district policies in working with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy.
• Maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for recertification.
• Administer formal and informal assessments as required.
• Assist administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Maintain and improve professional competence especially as relates to the specific assignment and student grade and subject area appropriateness.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students.
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and English Learners.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building Principal/SPSA.

Reports to: Principal/SPSA

Evaluated by: Principal/SPSA

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year: As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and the Fitchburg Education Association (FEA).

Competitive and comprehensive…