FTE Special Education Teacher; Beginning

Job Details

Job

Position Type:
Full-Time

Salary: $61,043.90 to $114,431

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Apr 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Aug 24, 2026

Job Category:
Special Education >
General Special Education

1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher (Beginning  School Year)

Birch Meadow Elementary School, Reading Public Schools, Reading, Massachusetts

SUMMARY
:
The Birch Meadow Elementary School is seeking a dynamic educator to teach special education. The special education teacher is responsible for all aspects of teaching and modifying curriculum for a full caseload of students across all core academic content areas. The Special Education Teacher will help students learn subject matter and skills, subject to Special Education Laws, that will contribute to their educational development, in consideration of their cognitive learning abilities.

• Teaches district-approved curriculum.
• Develops appropriate instructional materials, activities, and lesson plans, with modifications and accommodations appropriate for individual students taking into consideration cognitive levels and age-appropriateness.
• Structures the classroom and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of student’s work.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies student needs, makes appropriate referrals, and develops and implements individual education plans.
• Participates in planning of curriculum goals and relevant student performance objectives.
• Helps students to develop individual learning goals and objectives.
• Evaluates individual student accomplishment of goals and objectives, records progress, and adjusts individual and group learning activities accordingly.
• Works with parents of individual children to help guide the growth and development of the children.
• Demonstrates an understanding of definitions, etiology, and characteristics of students’ disabilities.
• Demonstrates an understanding of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core State Standards.
• Adapt the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks as needed.
• Integrate technology within instruction to increase student comprehension and interest.
• Participates in ongoing professional development activities related to student population and certification areas.
• Participates (as needed) to physically and safely support students (e.g., behavior‑preventative, blocking, escorts, restraints; medical-positioning, lifting, guide/escort).
• Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Is available to students and parents for education‑related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Works with specialists, related service providers, staff members, parents and outside persons or agencies to assist students with special problems.
• Plans and coordinates the work of para educators, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Properly utilizes and conserves physical facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Assist in operating the school as a community of cooperative and constructive members.
• Maintains an understanding of the philosophies and principles utilized in District-wide programs.
• Follows state and federal special education regulations, as outlined in the IDEA and the requirements set forth in 603 CMR 28.00, and additional state/federal regulations.
• Follows all standards and indicators to the best of his or her ability, as described in the Reading Public Schools Teacher Assessment Process (TAP).

Supervises the classroom, students, para educators and parent volunteers.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in the educational field.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to communicate clearly and…