Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

North Middlesex Regional School District
Hawthorne Brook Middle School – Townsend, Massachusetts

Job : 5826910
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 15, 2026

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing direct instruction and support to students. The teacher’s role is to plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons to promote growth in subject matter and skills, subject to Special Education Laws, that will contribute to each student’s educational development.

• Follow and implement applicable special education local and state laws and regulations.
• Demonstrate skill and preparation in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
• Develop lesson plans, schemes of work, and assessments aligned with district procedures and curriculum frameworks.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver individualized, culturally responsive interventions and instructional materials that facilitate active learning in academics for students requiring Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
• Frequently track student data and conduct progress monitoring assessments to closely monitor student progress, to inform interventions and to make educational decisions.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and evaluate student progress using data to inform and adjust teaching strategies.
• Provide and implement accommodations and modifications to curriculum materials to address students’ learning needs.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials, resources, and technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Establish and communicate clear learning objectives and prepare the classroom environment accordingly.
• Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and maintaining discipline in line with school district policies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress, behavior, and development in compliance with legal and district requirements.
• Prepare and submit required reports on students and activities.
• Communicate regularly with students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and needs.
• Encourage and support parent and community involvement; respond promptly to parent inquiries and communication.
• Support student transitions into the program and to subsequent grade levels.
• Complete required documentation as a special education liaison, including the development of IEPs and progress reports.
• Participate in meetings with school staff, district personnel, and parents.
• Attend and contribute to ISST meetings.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities including initiative, positivity, problem‑solving, and flexibility.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal or Special Education Administrator.

Position Type: Full‑time
Salary: $60,426 to $109,348 Per Year

• Education and Experience: Master’s Degree preferred;
  Bachelor’s Degree in an area of study is required with a minimum of three years teaching experience in an elementary school setting or any combination of education and work experience.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Massachusetts Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities Pre‑K–8, Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities Pre‑K–8, or All Levels.
• Skills and Ability: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to the instructional program; plan and implement lessons based on district objectives and the needs and abilities of students; establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; work effectively with all staff at all levels; strong oral and written communication skills.
• Work Environment: The work involves standing, talking, hearing, walking, occasionally lifting up to 10 pounds. The environment requires close vision to read handwritten or typed material and ability to adjust focus. The job entails interacting with the public and other staff; noise level is moderate to loud.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Kate Guziejka, Principal
• 19 Main Street
• Townsend, Massachusetts 01469
• Phone: 978‑597‑8721
• Fax: 978‑597‑0350
• Email: kguziejk