Special Education Teacher – AIM Program

Special Education Teacher – AIM Program

Location: Paxton Center School – Paxton, Massachusetts

Start Date: Aug 25, 2026

Pay: WREA Salary Schedule – pending ratification of 2026/2027 WREA contract

The Wachusett Regional School District encourages all candidates who are committed to enriching the lives of our student population to apply.

Our Core Values are Collaboration, Empathy, Inclusivity, Integrity, Perseverance, and Responsibility
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Our Mission: To ensure a vibrant, inclusive, and respectful educational community in which we foster a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment, provide all students with equitable opportunities for deep and meaningful learning through multiple pathways, empower all students to develop and apply their unique strengths, passions, and curiosities, and partner with our community to meet our goals while optimizing the effective and efficient use of our resources.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Education or related field, Master’s preferred. Subject matter expertise.
• Certification: Massachusetts Moderate Disabilities PreK–8 or 5–12 license required. SEI endorsement required. Training and experience in evidence-based, language-based instructional approaches preferred.
• Experience: Experience working with students with language-based learning disabilities preferred. Experience providing structured literacy instruction and multisensory intervention is highly desirable.
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of language-based learning disabilities and their impact on academic performance.
  • Knowledge of structured literacy and multisensory instructional practices.
  • Ability to provide individualized and small‑group instruction to students with diverse learning needs.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills with students, families, and colleagues.
  • Ability to analyze student data and adjust instruction to maximize growth.
  • Commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and student‑centered learning environment.

• AIM Program Instruction: Provide specialized instruction and intervention for students with language‑based learning disabilities through multisensory, language‑based small‑group intervention designed to support growth in language development.
• Individualized Education Plans: Develop and implement IEPs in compliance with Massachusetts DESE regulations and participate in IEP meetings, eligibility meetings, and other team meetings as needed.
• Instruction: Plan, organize, and deliver effective lessons aligned with Massachusetts state standards and school curriculum, adapting lessons to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
• Student Support: Actively participate in the MTSS framework, monitoring student progress, identifying challenges, and providing appropriate interventions.
• Assessment: Monitor student performance using formative and summative assessments, maintain documentation such as progress reports, and provide timely feedback to students and parents.
• Classroom Management: Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment that fosters engagement and academic success.
• Collaboration: Work with colleagues, administrators, and support staff in professional learning communities and school‑based committees.
• Parent and Community Engagement: Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding student progress and any concerns.
• Professional Learning: Pursue ongoing professional development to implement innovative instructional practices and align with evolving state education policies.

• Ability to work in a classroom setting and adapt to a dynamic school environment.
• Occasional lifting of instructional materials, setting up classroom activities, and moving throughout the school building.

• Successful completion of background checks as required by Massachusetts state law and School Committee policies.

The Wachusett Regional School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.

• Kathryn Miville, Principal
• Paxton Center School
• Phone: 508‑798‑8576
• Email: