Special Education Teacher, Specialized Program - LBC

Special Education Teacher, Specialized Program - LBC

Norton Public Schools
Norton Middle School - Norton, Massachusetts

Job : 5742674
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

The Norton Public Schools is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Special Education Teacher in the LBC program. Compensation will be determined based on the salary scale grid on page 11 of the current collective bargaining agreement.
Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Special Education >
Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Norton Middle School

Purpose:

As an active member of the National Middle School Association and the Southeast Middle School Alliance, the Norton Middle School's mission is directly aligned with the eight principles for middle school education as outlined in "Turning Points", a national study on the education of early adolescents. Trust School should be a place where close, trusting relationships with adults and peers create a climate for personal growth and intellectual development.

This is accomplished by creating smaller learning environments or clusters, forming teachers and students into teams, and assigning an adult advisor to each student. Critical Thinking:
Every student in the middle grades should learn to think critically through mastery of an appropriate body of knowledge, lead a healthy life, behave ethically, and assume the responsibilities of citizenship in a pluralistic society. This is accomplished by teaching young adolescents to think critically, to develop healthful lifestyles, to be active citizens, integrating subject matter across disciplines, and teaching students to learn successfully.

The Opportunity to Succeed:
All young adolescents should have the opportunity to succeed in every aspect of the middle grade program, regardless of previous achievement or the pace at which they learn. This is accomplished by employing heterogeneous grouping, using flexible and block scheduling to maximize learning, and expanding opportunities for learning. Decision Making:
Decisions concerning the experiences of middle grade students should be made by the adults who know them best. This is accomplished by establishing building governance structures where decision-making is shared and designating leaders for the teaching process. Expert Teachers:
Teachers in middle grade schools should be selected and specially educated to teach young adolescents. This is accomplished by developing expert teachers of young adolescents. Healthy Living:
Young adolescents must be healthy in order to learn. This is accomplished by ensuring student access to health services and establishing the school as a health‑promoting environment. Family Ties:
Families and middle grade schools must be allied through trust and respect if young adolescents are to succeed in school. This is accomplished by offering parents meaningful roles in school governance, keeping parents informed and involved, and offering families opportunities to support the learning process at home and munity Ties:
School and community organizations should share responsibility for each middle grade student's success. This is accomplished by placing students in youth services, ensuring student access to health and social services, supporting the middle grade education program, augmenting resources for teachers and students, and expanding career guidance for students.

• Current MA certification
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Vincent Hayward, Principal, Norton Middle School
• 215 West Main Street
• Norton, Massachusetts 02766
• Phone:
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• Email: vincenthayward.ma.us