Sy Special Education Teacher

Position: SY 26-27 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Job Title:

Special Education Teacher

Reports to:

Principal

Location:

Oliver Elementary School

Job Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities:

The Special Education Educator's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Teach, reinforce, remediate, and ensure mastery of academic content with individual students, small groups of students, and whole class(es) of students in accordance with their IEPs;

Adapt lessons to suit the needs of individual students as needed;

Evaluate students' progress regularly and prepare measurable goals and objectives for IEP review meeting in accordance with state and federal regulations;

Consult with and assist principal(s) and education staff in modifying their classroom environments to meet the needs of all students in their classes;

Facilitate movement of special education students to the next less restrictive environment whenever possible;

Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards and MA frameworks;

Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;

Use assessment data to refine curriculum and modify instructional practices;

Communicate effectively, consistently, and professionally with students, families, and colleagues;

Provide support, accommodations, and attention to all students;

Participate in curriculum design and professional development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions;

Ensure students are engaged and invested in the classroom, managing behavior and providing incentives;

Comply with school, district, and statewide policies and regulations;

Be accountable for students' mastery of academic standards; and

Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills and Characteristics:

The Special Education Educator should possess the following skills and attributes:

Passionate belief in Lawrence Public Schools;

Commitment to the academic and personal success of Lawrence Public Schools students and families;

Proven history of successful collaboration;

Ability to take initiative and succeed in a fast-paced classroom/ school environment while remaining calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges; and

Demonstrated capacity to create and maintain a positive learning environment in which students' diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected and utilized.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree Required/ Master's Degree preferred;

Valid Massachusetts Teaching License in special education and

Current Authorization to work in the United States.

Full benefits package, including health and dental.

Position :

Location : OLIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Posting End : 08/31/2026

Salary: $59,988.00-$93,358.00