Special Education Moderate​/Severe Teacher

Special Education Moderate/Severe Teacher ~ 26.27

Middleborough Public Schools Middleborough High School - Middleborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5725346

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

• Implement and adapt direct/explicit academic and specially designed instruction across content areas using multi-sensory teaching, differentiated strategies, including use of modified content, methodology, and performance criteria as needed, as well as assistive/educational technology in the classroom, for designated students receiving services in a self-contained setting as well as in the general education environment.
• Experience with behavioral therapeutic techniques with a diverse population preferred, including Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Collaborate with grade level classroom teachers, other special education teachers, and specialists to provide comprehensive and effective services to assigned students.
• Promote and assist in the implementation of research-based strategies to ensure the transition and generalization of students’ academic and social goals within the regular education environment and throughout the school.
• Assess student progress towards: objectives, expectations, and/or goals (e.g., behavioral, motor development, communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Serve as contact person for designated caseload, including completion of all associated paperwork (monitoring student performance, writing IEPs & progression reports, etc.), management of the Team process (conducting Annual Reviews, conferencing with parents/Team members, etc.), and maintenance of communication between teachers, specialists, families, and outside providers.
• Utilize appropriate classroom management strategies, including a comprehensive positive behavior intervention system, to ensure a successful and motivating instructional environment within the classroom and throughout the school for designated students.
• Use a multi-disciplinary approach to gather various sources of information for progress monitoring in order to routinely implement data-based decision-making practices to guide instruction and lesson planning.
• Instruct students using real world, functional applications that support students’ independent living and vocational skills.
• Provide supervision to assigned paraprofessionals.
• Coordinate student and staff schedules to ensure compliance with IEP requirements and the efficient use of resources.
• Consult with staff and administration on instructional/student issues as an active, participatory Team member.
• Familiarity with MCAS Alternate Assessment.
• Perform other duties as reasonably required.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred. MA Licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (8-12) OR as Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (All Levels). Highly qualified for high school. SEI Endorsement. Strong Behavioral Management Skills. Knowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks. Educational background or experience with differentiated instruction in both a self-contained and an inclusive high school setting, including proven skills in classroom management and instructional strategies.
  
  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

The Middleborough Public School System does not discriminate in its educational activities or employment practices on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, homelessness, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

• Paul Branagan, Principal
• 71 East Grove St.
• Middleborough, Massachusetts 02346
• Phone:
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• Email: pbranagan.ma.us