Special Education Teacher - REACH

Special Education Teacher - REACH

Franklin Public Schools Lincoln Street K-5 - Franklin, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5858944

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Position: Special Education Teacher - REACH

Location: Lincoln K-5 Complex

Reporting Relationships: Reports to the Lincoln Complex Principals

Salary: As per FEA Teacher Contract

General Description:

The Franklin Public Schools, a Prek-12 district, is seeking a skilled and experienced special education teacher to serve as a special educator at the Lincoln Street K-2 and Lincoln Street 3-5 Elementary Schools. The teacher will work in a model of service delivery offering academic support in the general education classrooms combined with specialized instruction for small groups and individuals on a pull-out basis.

Students requiring assistance and support have mild to moderate disabilities.

Key

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan for the effective instruction and intervention for students on IEPs;
• Administer formal diagnostic assessments and tests for students initially referred and for three-year reevaluations of caseload students;
• Administer ongoing progress monitoring, strategic monitoring and benchmark systems;
• Schedule, prepare for, and attend Team meetings for caseload students;
• Write comprehensive progress reports;
• Collaborate with general education staff with respect to appropriate accommodations and modifications;
• Communicate regularly with families of students on caseload;
• Collect and analyze student data against IEP goals
• Work collaboratively with special education team to improve supports, services and programming for students with disabilities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred;
• Must have a Massachusetts licensure in Moderate Special Needs through the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education;
• Wilson/OG training/certification preferred
• Must have demonstrated success with and be knowledgeable about research-based interventions for children with disabilities;
• Must possess demonstrated ability to develop positive behavior intervention plans;
• Experience with the administration and interpretation of a wide range of formal and informal diagnostic assessment and evaluation tools;
• Excellent writing and communication skills required
• Experience in a public school setting
• Able to take initiative and work independently
• Must successfully pass a Criminal Offender (CORI) background check and national fingerprinting screening (CHRI).

We understand that our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the FPS community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. We are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff.

We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Franklin Public Schools.

Franklin Public Schools is committed to maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with state and federal law, including based on age, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, pregnancy-related status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual harassment, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information and/or disability.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Special Education >
General Special Education

Special Education >
Mild/Moderate Disabilities

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Bradley Hendrixson , Principal
• Franklin Public Schools
• 224 Oak Street
• Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
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