Special Education Teacher - Elementary

Special Education Teacher - Elementary

Wachusett Regional School District (MA) Mayo Elementary School — Holden, Massachusetts

The Wachusett Regional School District invites candidates who are committed to enriching the lives of our students to apply for the Special Education Teacher position at Mayo Elementary School. Our mission is to provide a vibrant, inclusive, and respectful educational community with equitable opportunities for deep and meaningful learning.

Job : 5838860

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Mayo Elementary School

Pay: WREA Salary Schedule

• Education: Bachelor s degree in Education or related field;
  Master’s preferred. Subject matter expertise.
• Certification: Valid Massachusetts Teaching License for the applicable grade level and subject area. SEI endorsement required.
• Experience: Previous teaching experience is preferred.
• Skills: Effective communication and collaboration with students, families, and colleagues; ability to design and implement standards-based lesson plans; ability to tailor teaching strategies for diverse learners including ELLs, students with disabilities, and advanced learners; ability to support social, emotional, and academic challenges.

• Individualized Education Plans (IEPs): Develop and implement IEPs based on student needs, in compliance with Massachusetts DESE regulations. Participate in IEP meetings, eligibility meetings, and team meetings as necessary.
• Instruction: Plan, organize, and deliver effective lessons aligned with state standards and curriculum. Adapt lessons to meet individual needs and learning styles; use research-based practices while implementing IEPs.
• Student Support: Implement MTSS framework with progress monitoring, identify academic or behavioral challenges, and provide appropriate interventions. Availability for extra help as needed.
• Assessment: Monitor student performance with formative and summative assessments; maintain timely documentation; provide feedback to students and parents.
• Classroom Management: Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Collaboration: Work with colleagues and support staff in PLCs to improve instruction; participate in professional development and school committees; collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusion and co-teaching as needed.
• Parent and Community Engagement: Communicate student progress and concerns with parents; participate in conferences and school events.
• Professional Learning: Pursue ongoing professional development to implement innovative practices and align with Massachusetts policies.

• Ability to work in a classroom setting in a dynamic school environment.
• Occasional lifting of materials and moving within the building.

• Successful completion of background checks as required by state law and School Committee policies.

The Wachusett Regional School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.

• Kristin Moffat, Principal
• Mayo Elementary School
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