FTE Special Education Teacher MS/HS Job Sutton area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher MS/HS

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1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher MS/HS

Sutton Public Schools — Sutton Middle School, Sutton Memorial High School, Sutton, Massachusetts

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Job Details

Job : 5640572
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: May 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined
Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories: Special Education >
General Special Education

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Special Education Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Director of Special Education

SUMMARY: Middle/High School (6-12th grade) 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. Responsible for developing special education students' success in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines;

collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Understands and delivers curriculum area, including determining appropriate entry levels of MA Curriculum Frameworks.

Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized education programs (IEPs).

Develops and understands all IEP processes and procedures.

Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student levels, reporting progress, and/or developing IEPs.

Completes MCAS Alternative Assessment Submissions when necessary to demonstrate student progress.

Strong ability to collaborate with all constituents, including related service providers, as well as instructional assistants.

Establishes strong communication with parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

Knowledge of Assistive Technology for communication.

Knowledge of de-escalation techniques and restraint procedures for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Participates in a variety of meetings, including IEPs, for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

Collaborates with others to maximize student growth and outcomes related to IEP goals and objectives.

Prepares a variety of necessary documents (e.g., adaptive materials, grades, attendance, anecdotal records, IEPs, behavior logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.

Reports incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining student safety, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to state and federal laws and district policies.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or Director of Special Education.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises the classroom and students.

Qualifications

Education / Experience:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education/Special Education.

Licenses /

Certifications:

Hold a Massachusetts DESE licensure for Moderate Disabilities 5-12.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Understands and delivers curriculum areas, including determining appropriate entry levels for MA Curriculum Frameworks and Guidelines for Middle and/or High School.
Ability to administer developmental testing programs, subject-specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student levels, reporting progress, and/or developing IEPs.
Strong ability to collaborate with all constituents, including related service providers, as well as instructional assistants.
Establishes strong communication with parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the…

FTE Special Education Teacher MS​/HS

FTE Special Education Teacher MS/HS