FTE Special Education Teacher Elem

Job Details

Position: 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher Elem.

Location:

Sutton Public Schools, Simonian Center - Sutton, Massachusetts

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Apr 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
To Be Determined

POSITION TITLE:

Elementary K-5 Special Education Teacher

REPORTS TO:

Principal and/or Director of Special Education

SUMMARY:

Special Education Teacher plans, organizes, and implements appropriate instructional programs in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

All applicants should send questions and applications to Courtney Bachand.

POSITION TYPE: 1 year Full Time

• Demonstrates an understanding of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core State Standards.
• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address IEPs and all learning styles of children.
• Plan and implement activities that meet the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social needs of their students.
• Develops appropriate instructional materials, activities, and lesson plans, with modifications and accommodations appropriate for individual students taking into consideration cognitive levels and age-appropriateness.
• Monitor and support individual needs.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere; encourages students to set and maintain classroom standards.
• Maintain safe, clean, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environments; establish and enforce rules of behavior for children in their classrooms.
• Maintain confidentiality and a high level of professionalism at all times.
• Maintain compliance with all state regulations related to the Massachusetts DESE.
• Participate in professional development and monthly staff meetings; performs other duties as assigned.
• Implement IEPs, collect data for goals, and create and attend annual IEP meetings.
• Administer developmental testing programs, subject-specific assessments, etc., for assessing student levels, reporting progress, and/or developing IEPs.
• Strong ability to collaborate with all constituents, including related service providers and instructional assistants.
• Establishes strong communication with parents and/or legal guardians regarding student progress, expectations, achievements, and methods for home reinforcement.
• Knowledge of Assistive Technology for communication.
• Participates in a variety of meetings, including IEPs, to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
• Prepares various documents (e.g., adaptive materials, grades, attendance, anecdotal records, IEPs, behavior logs) for documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Evaluates individual student progress toward goals and adjusts learning activities accordingly.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Assists pupils in dealing with academic, personal and social problems.
• Works with guidance specialists, staff, parents, and outside agencies to assist students with special problems.
• Works with parents/caregivers of individual children to help guide growth and development.
• Communicates regularly with parents/caregivers by newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Is available to students and parents/caregivers for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Properly utilizes and conserves physical facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Assist in operating the school as a community of cooperative and constructive members.
• Integrate technology within instruction to increase student comprehension and interest.
• Maintains an understanding of the philosophies and principles used in District-wide programs.
• Participates in ongoing professional development activities related to student population & certification areas.
• Follows state and federal special education regulations (IDEA, 603 CMR 28.00) and related requirements in state and federal law.
• Follows all standards and indicators as described in the Sutton Public Schools Teacher Evaluation Agreement.
• Adheres to…