Teacher, Special Education

Job Description

FOR INTERNAL TRANSFER APPLICANTS ONLY UNTIL April 11, 2026. AFTER THAT DATE, THE POSTING IS OPEN TO EXTERNAL CANDIDATES, INCLUDING LONG‑TERM SUBSTITUTES AND OTHER QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES.

LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS

REPORTS TO: Principal of Record

EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: start of the 2026‑2027 school year

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Remain up to date regarding curriculum content.
• Plan assessment of student learning effectively.
• Monitor students’ understanding of the curriculum and adjust instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate.
• Create an environment that is positive for student learning and involvement.
• Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect and safety.
• Make learning goals clear to students.
• Evaluate, try innovative approaches and refine instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence in ability to learn.
• Communicate learning goals and high standards and expectations to students.
• Promote confidence and perseverance in students that stimulate increased personal student responsibility for achieving the goals of the curriculum.
• Strive to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning.
• Demonstrate appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals.
• Be constructive and cooperative in interactions with parents and receptive to their contributions.
• Share responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of the grade/class/department, building, and school district.
• Be a reflective and continuous learner.
• Comply with School Committee policies, contractual agreements, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues, administrators and other school personnel.

• Salary per years of experience and education level pursuant to pay schedule within Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Certification valid for service as a teacher in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• SEI endorsement/ESL licensure preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience with appropriate age group.