Special Education Teacher - Lincoln

Special Education Teacher – Lincoln 5‑8

Lincoln Public Schools (MA), Lincoln School, Grades 5‑8, Lincoln, Massachusetts.

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Job : 5679941

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

Start date:
August 26, 2026, with new faculty orientation on August 21 & 24.

This position reports to Coordinator of Student Services.

• Plan lessons with respect to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Curriculum Frameworks.
• Provide individualized instruction for all assigned students.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding materials, curriculum units, classroom accommodations and program modifications.
• Develop modified materials in conjunction with classroom teachers to enable curriculum access.
• Support students with learning adaptive coping skills and strategies to address social‑emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Support students academically and socially to provide great access within the general education setting.
• Participate on Instructional Support Teams and grade level teams as assigned by Principals.
• Collect ongoing progress data to support instruction and social, emotional and behavioral interventions.
• Perform educational assessments for TEAM Evaluation to determine student learning profiles, academic strengths and areas of need.
• Make instructional recommendations when a member of the Evaluation TEAM or assigned as a Section 504 Accommodation Plan Committee member by the Principal.
• Collaborate with Coordinator for Student Services to ensure that necessary forms and documents for initial TEAM, Review and Reevaluation meetings are complete.
• Chair TEAM Meetings as assigned to determine special education eligibility and oversee the planning process to formulate appropriate goals, objectives and instructional programs.
• Build relationships with students and parents, and serve as a resource for home strategies and approaches.
• Serve as IEP Liaison for assigned students by communicating and coordinating with colleagues, parents and other professionals.
• Monitor student progress with all TEAM members with regard to IEP goals and objectives.
• Supervise paraprofessionals regarding their instruction of students on IEPs.
• Guide students towards positive and enriching social interactions with others.
• Establish and monitor implementation of behavior support plans as needed.
• Write Individualized Education Programs, assessment and progress reports, and submit necessary documents to the school’s Student Services office.
• Participate on district curriculum planning teams.
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity.
• Administer MCAS with accommodations and develop portfolios for MCAS alternate assessments as required by IEPs and Section 504 Accommodations Plans (in collaboration with classroom teachers) as required per Coordinator/Principal.
• Support and facilitate transitions for students on IEPs between grades and schools.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by Principal or Coordinator for Student Services.

Lincoln is a residential suburb located 12 miles northwest of Boston. Established in 1754, the town has a rich history dating to our country’s Revolutionary period and has maintained many of its early characteristics and traditions. The community places a high value on public education, open space, diversity, and community involvement.

The school system has a well‑earned reputation for educational excellence, offering innovative, student‑centered instruction in an inclusive setting with small class sizes. The district serves students PreK‑8 at two schools: the PreK‑8 Lincoln School, which serves Lincoln‑resident families, Boston‑resident families participating in the METCO program, and the children of staff members; and the PreK‑8 Hanscom School, which serves military families living on the Hanscom Air Force Base.

Our district’s core values are: excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, respect for every individual, and collaboration and community. We are excited to welcome new staff members who share those values, and who bring a range of prior…