Special Education Teacher

Company Description

Hingham Public Schools is a community-focused district located in Hingham, Massachusetts, dedicated to providing high-quality education to all students. The district values inclusive practices and aims to support learners with diverse needs in safe, supportive, and engaging school environments. Educators collaborate closely with families, specialists, and administrators to foster academic, social, and emotional growth. Additional information about the district, its schools, and employment opportunities can be found /employment.

The Special Education teacher will provide academic support in the general education classrooms, specialized instruction for small groups and individuals, and academic testing as required.

• Education:
  
  Hold a Bachelor’s degree (required) or Master’s degree (preferred) in Special Education.
• Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Special Education.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified. ? Current authorization to work in the United States
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to use technology effectively.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations for initial and revaluations.
• Schedule, prepare, and attend TEAM meetings for newly referred and caseload students.
• Provide special education services to meet the goals of student’s IEPs.
• Collaborate with general education staff around appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• Knowledge of inclusive practices and Universal Design for Learning.
• Assist with administration of MCAS.
• Provide ongoing two-way communication with families.
• Regularly collaborate and plan with specialists, department, and school-wide teams on curriculum.
• Provide an equitable and inclusive learning environment that is responsive to all learners and their families.
• Collaborate and communicate with all colleagues to positively contribute to the school culture.
• Responsible for other job-related duties as needed.

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Long term assignment.

Salary will be in accordance withthe Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Hingham Public Schools does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race (race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles), color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, foster care status, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, socio-economic status, language acquisition status, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities.