Special Education Teacher

Tantasqua Regional School District and School Union 61 Tantasqua Regional Senior High School
- Fiskdale, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Tantasqua Regional School District and School Union 61 Tantasqua Regional Senior High School
- Fiskdale, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5890311

Final date to receive applications: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

NOTICE OF VACANCY
Special Education Teacher
TANTASQUA REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
School Year
- Start Date:

August 31, 2026

Reports to:

Principal

Responsibilities:
The Teacher plans, coordinates, and implements specially designed instruction. Additionally, the teacher provides classroom differentiation and works in cooperation with the classroom assistants, and therapists.

• Provide accommodations/ modifications according to individualized educational plans to ensure students are given access to general education curriculum and instruction.
• Monitor effectiveness of instructional techniques and adjust instruction to maximize student understanding of content and address student learning goals identified on the IEP.
• Collaborate with related service providers and coordinate services for assigned students.
• Follow coordinated systems with Paraprofessionals to ensure specially designed instruction, modifications and accommodations are implemented.
• Develop and implement student schedules in order to ensure that student goals are being addressed meaningfully.
• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition and memory.
• Perform Liaison responsibilities which include, but limited to: collaborate the preparation of- progress reports, IEP’s, and assessments,
• Provide Direct Instruction in areas identified on student specific educational plans including: academic skills, social skills, related adaptive
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on students and activities as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Follow developed plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.
• Assist in the collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions and the development of goals.

• Master Degree or higher, valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education License, Moderate Special Needs preferred
• At least one year of successful experience preferred
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Approved CORI and fingerprint-based state and national criminal background results

Salary Range: $57,005.00 - $60,304.00

Peter Dufresne, Principal

Tantasqua Regional /School Union 61 Districts

319 Brookfield Rd.

Fiskdale, MA 01518

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POSTED: 8/17/26 Final date to receive applications: 8/31/26

Tantasqua Regional/Union 61

Districts are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Special Education >
General Special Education

Mission Statement Pathways to Success Tantasqua Regional High School is a learning community that presents students with numerous pathways to success. Our school provides students of different interests, abilities, and goals with a variety of meaningful and challenging opportunities for achievement. These opportunities foster life-long learning through academic, career, and personal growth. Tantasqua enables students to develop a sense of citizenship and to act responsibly within the school community and within our multi-cultural world.

All Tantasqua students will have sufficient opportunities to accomplish the following academic, civic, and social expectations:

Academic Expectations Select educational pathways consistent with interests, abilities, and goals.

Assume responsibility for academic achievement.

Acquire, interpret, analyze, integrate and apply information in a discerning manner.

Demonstrate ability to use technology appropriate to subject areas.

Exhibit ability to read, write, communicate, and compute.

Civic Expectationbullet Display an understanding of the participatory nature, responsibilities, and benefits of citizenship and community service in a representative democracy.

Social Expectations Demonstrate respect, responsibility, and maturity in interactions within the school community.

Display tolerance and understanding in our…