Special Education Teacher - Early Rise; Therapeutic Program

Special Education Teacher – Early Rise (Therapeutic Program)

Nashoba Regional School District – The Center School – Stow, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging and effective instruction aligned with the established curriculum for students. The teacher will collaborate with colleagues and administrators to support student learning and contribute to a positive school environment. Responsibilities also include participating in professional development opportunities and attending meetings as needed to support students, academic programs, and overall school initiatives.

Nashoba Regional School District employs educators without regard to age, physical, mental or psychiatric disability, genetics, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status. NRSD welcomes employees with diverse racial, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender backgrounds and experiences.

• Modifies curriculum for students eligible for special education services;
• Works to ensure the rights of students with disabilities to be full participants in the general curriculum;
• Participates in the development of, and oversees implementation of student IEPs;
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to each students’ needs;
• Evaluates and maintains data on student academic and personal growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports;
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and to interpret the school program;
• Continues with personal professional development;
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities;
• Administers testing in accordance with the district testing program and to determine eligibility for special education services;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

• Massachusetts DESE licensure as teacher of Moderate Disabilities as appropriate to the assignment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
• Must be able to assist in the protection of students and school property, and assist in fire and other emergencies or emergency drills as required by law and School Committee policy.
• The ability to work onsite in district schools and buildings is an essential function of this job.

The physical requirements of this role vary based on assignment and the age of students served. In general, the position involves the ability to move throughout the classroom and school environment, including standing and walking for extended periods on hard surfaces. The role may also require occasionally lifting or moving items up to 25 pounds, as well as bending, reaching, and repositioning as needed.

Work is primarily performed in a classroom setting and typically involves light physical activity. The environment includes regular interaction with students and staff, varying room temperatures, background noise, and frequent transitions or interruptions common in school settings. The position also requires the ability to use a computer and standard office equipment to support instruction and communication.

Salary: $60,027 to $103,008 Per Year. Salary based on the Unit A Salary Scale.

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Kerryann Coppinger, Principal
• Nashoba Regional School District – The Center School
• Phone: 978‑897‑0290
• Email: