Special Education Teacher Grades 6-8

Special Education Teacher .4 (Grades 6-8)

Nantucket Public Schools Cyrus Peirce Middle School - Nantucket, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5890485

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 2, 2026

NANTUCKET PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Description

Job Title:

Special Education Teacher 0.4 (Grades 6-8)

Location:

Cyrus Peirce Middle School

Reports to:

Building Principal and Director of Student Services

Position Type:
Part-Time (0.4)

Position Overview:

Cyrus Peirce Middle School seeks a dedicated and skilled Special Education Teacher to support students in grades 6-8 who require specialized instruction. The ideal candidate will provide evidence-based interventions, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and help students build the foundational skills necessary for academic success and independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver specialized reading instruction to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in alignment with district and state standards.
• Develop and implement lesson plans tailored to students’ individual needs, focusing on reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and overall literacy skills.
• Use a variety of evidence-based instructional strategies, accommodations, and assistive technologies to support students with varying disabilities, including learning disabilities, developmental delays, and emotional/behavioral challenges.
• Conduct ongoing assessments to monitor progress toward IEP goals and maintain accurate records on student performance.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports student engagement, independence, and success.
• Collaborate closely with general education teachers, special education staff, reading specialists, and other support personnel to align instructional strategies and resources.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians to provide updates on student progress, strengths, and areas for improvement.
• Participate in IEP meetings, staff meetings, and professional development sessions, as required.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $32,054 to $56,636 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education >
General Special Education

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National Geographic says Nantucket is the Number One Island of the 10 Best Islands in the World. Made up of towns’ Nantucket & Siasconset, it’s the perfect place to set sail towards and begin your new adventure. The Nantucket Public School is proud to educate 1,700 students in our diverse district with multiple languages spoken. We offer some of the most competitive salaries and excellent benefits within the Commonwealth.

• Qualifications:

  Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Literacy, Education, or a related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.

  Massachusetts 5-8 Moderate Disabilities License

  Valid Massachusetts teaching certification with an endorsement in Moderate Disabilities (Grades 5-12) or Special Education required

  Experience in special education reading instruction, preferably with middle school students.

  Knowledge of specialized reading interventions, literacy assessments, and individualized instruction…