Special Education Teacher

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

• Assess children throughout the school and identify those at risk.
• Design and implement academic interventions using research-based methodology in reading and/or math.
• Communicate with school personnel and parents regarding reading and/or math level and rate of progress.
• Differentiated instruction based on assessment data.
• Document interventions and progress for each child supported.
• Assist teachers by providing professional development in early literacy as needed.
• Work with the school leadership team to guide and monitor progress of each child.
• Participate in team reviews concerning academic progress for students who are struggling or are in need of services.
• Share student data with applicable teachers and administration.
• Provide pre- and post-assessment data to teachers and administrators.
• Provide small group instruction.
• Create an atmosphere and environment conducive to intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of each student to ensure success; supervise students in a variety of school-related settings.
• Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices.
• Administer informal and formal assessments.
• Apply knowledge of educational research, trends, and best practices.
• Assist in designing, upholding, and enforcing school rules and building positive school culture (PBIS, etc.).
• Actively participate in faculty and/or department meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Moderate/Severe Special Needs at the Elementary level by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education.
• Experience with K-4 curriculum modifications.
• Experience providing instructional strategies for students with social/emotional and trauma needs.
• Preferred experience with meeting behavioral needs of students and PBIS standards.
• Previous experience teaching children with moderate special needs; reading license preferred from an accredited college or university, in a related field.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to children and adults.
• Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and teaching strategies.
• Valid Massachusetts Certificate and required background checks.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Position Type:
Full-time

Salary: $60,563 to $102,074 Per Year

Special Education >
Mild/Moderate Disabilities

The Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District's Policy of non-discrimination will extend to students, staff, the general public, and individuals with whom it does business; and will apply to race, color, national background, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, economic status, political party, age, handicap, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness and other human differences.