Special Education Teacher-Elementary

Job Description

In compliance with state and federal laws, Newton Public Schools is committed to equity, anti‑racism and nondiscrimination policy for students, employees, and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

SUMMARY: The Special Education Teacher provides an appropriate educational program for school students with special needs. This teacher may act as a case manager for a group of students, co‑teach in a regular education department, teach a substantially separate subject area class, and support student acquisition of skills related to IEP goals. The teacher is also expected to maintain open communication with parents, regular education teachers, counselors, and housemasters, as well as contribute to the regular functioning and development of the Special Education Department, and fulfill other responsibilities as a member of the broader school community.

Required Qualifications:

• Requisite licensure as defined by the DESE
• Experience implementing all parts of the IEP process
• Knowledge of a wide range of disabilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use technology effectively
• Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues
• Believes in helping all students achieve their potential, including minority and low socio‑economic students

Desired

Qualifications:

• Additionally licensed in a regular education content area (Science, History, Math, English)

• Teach students specific skills and strategies to help them access curriculum
• Conduct IEP meetings and complete all related paperwork in a timely fashion
• Monitor student progress; revise IEP according to progress
• Co‑teach in regular education content area, or teach substantially separate subject
• Prepare students for transition to post‑high‑school life
• Communication with school personnel outside of the department and parents
• Attendance at departmental and school‑wide meetings
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed

Work Environment: Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The teacher is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel. Must be able to assist with student behavioral needs as necessary, including responding to students who are physically unsafe, using physical restraints as part of a de‑escalation process, and moving furniture in response to a crisis situation.

Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job : 5710021

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: up to $134,269 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education >
General Special Education;
Special Education >
Mild/Moderate Disabilities

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Principal:
  Jake Bultema
• Mason‑Rice Elementary School
• Email: bultemaj.ma.us