Special Education Teacher; Learning Skills Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA SY

Special Education Teacher (Learning Skills)

Sarah Parker Remond Elementary School, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY ]

Salem Public Schools, where belonging leads to opportunity.

Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 10 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do.

We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. We invite you to learn more about our strategic plan and core priorities on our website.

The newly merged Sarah Parker Remond Elementary School will open on July 1, 2026, bringing together the Carlton Innovation School and Saltonstall Elementary into Salem's largest and most dynamic elementary community, serving nearly 500 students in the vibrant Point neighborhood. Led by Principal Bethann Jellison and Associate Principal Lauren Weaver, the school blends the best of both communities—Carlton's innovative, student-centered model and Saltonstall's strong instructional practices—to create a forward-thinking environment grounded in collaboration, continuous progress, and data-informed teaching.

Teachers will join a supportive, team-based structure with multiple educators per grade level, expanded student supports, and opportunities for leadership and creativity through flexible staffing, curriculum autonomy, and embedded coaching. With a focus on a "Core + More" instructional model, community-based learning connected to Salem's rich cultural landscape, and meaningful multi-age experiences, Sarah Parker Remond Elementary offers educators a unique opportunity to be part of building an inclusive, innovative school designed to meet diverse student needs while shaping the future of teaching and learning.

Elementary School teachers are responsible for preparing all students for personal and academic success. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a high-quality program for all students. The elementary teacher will effectively manage a partnership with families including regular communication informing of students' success towards mastering content and personal learning habits. The elementary teachers will participate in ongoing professional learning to deepen knowledge of rigorous engaging curriculum and pedagogy in both academic content and social-emotional learning.

Role Responsibilities:

• Analyze data to inform instruction and improve student performance
• Work collaboratively in environments including co-teaching and intensive skills development
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents and community agencies in order to improve the quality of student outcomes, develop solutions, plan curriculum, collect data and create Individual Education Programs (IEP) for students
• Certification in Wilson, Orton Gillingham, LiPS, or other phonics based reading program
• Experience implementing reading comprehension programs
• Use innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technology, to increase student learning and confidence
• Prepare students for success on state testing
• Modify/adapt materials and instructional lessons to meet the specific needs of students
• Provide classroom staff with resources, tools, and modeling of techniques
• Present evidence of student progress toward goals and objectives through regular progress reports & team meetings
• Offer activities and instruction that will allow students of all levels to successfully engage in instruction using the Common Core standards as a framework

What You'll Bring:

• Hold a deep commitment to students and families and value diversity - The SPS community is vibrant, diverse in background, ethnicity, language, and perspective. You embrace and affirm the backgrounds of all members of the SPS community and view our diversity as a powerful resource that supports us each in learning and doing our best work.
• Hold high expectations for yourself, students, and colleagues - You see potential in all, especially our SPS students, and maintain high expectations for achievement, while providing the support necessary to meet that bar. You hold yourself to high expectations, modeling SPS values and seeking opportunities to continuously improve.
• Build authentic, caring relationships with colleagues, students, and families - You build strong relationships across students, families, and colleagues that are collaborative in nature and contribute to the individual and collective success of SPS. You partner with families and colleagues to make decisions in the best interest of students and…