Grade 7 Special Education Teacher - 1 year position

Grade 7 Special Education Teacher - 1 year position

Uxbridge Public Schools Whitin Intermediate School - Uxbridge, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

The Uxbridge Public Schools is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team for the 2026-27 school year. This position is a 1 year position which would conclude at the end of the 2026-27 school year. The successful candidate will foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes academic, social, and emotional growth in accordance with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

• Develop, implement, and assess Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and behavior plans, including writing and reporting on student goals and progress.
• Actively participate in Team meetings for eligibility, annual reviews, and re-evaluations.
• Provide specialized instruction in primary content areas, developing appropriate modifications and accommodations.
• Collaborate with grade-level educators, specialists, and support staff to ensure comprehensive student support.
• Maintain regular communication with families/caregivers regarding student progress.
• Conduct assessments and standardized testing to support the eligibility evaluation process.
• Deliver direct instruction in both inclusive classroom settings and small group/individual settings as per IEPs.
• Monitor student understanding of the general education curriculum and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Consult with general education staff on learning styles, differentiated instruction, and appropriate teaching materials for diverse learners.
• Align special education instruction with general education classroom expectations.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations in all aspects of the special education process.
• Administer and interpret formal and informal educational assessments, preparing written reports as needed.
• Analyze student work samples and data to monitor progress and identify skill gaps.
• Supervise and collaborate with paraprofessionals and ABA Technicians.
• Facilitate annual review and progress update Team meetings as required.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Massachusetts DESE Licensure in Moderate or Superior Special Needs required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with students, parents, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with and/or teaching students with disabilities in inclusive educational settings.
• Comprehensive knowledge of a range of disabilities and related needs.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts Curriculum Standards and research-based assessments and interventions.
• Strong commitment to inclusive pedagogy and high expectations for all students.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Position Type:
  Full-time
• Salary: $534,830 to $61,412 Per Year

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required;
  Master's degree is preferred.
• MA DESE Licensure in Moderate or Severe Special Needs required; BCBA preferred for some positions.
• The candidate should possess excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrate an ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with students, parents, and the multidisciplinary team.
• He/she should have experience working with and/or teaching students with disabilities as well as knowledge and understanding of a range of disabilities and the related needs in an inclusive educational setting. Candidates must have familiarity with Curriculum Standards as well as with formal and informal research-based assessments and interventions.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to inclusive pedagogy as well as to the vision of high expectations for achievement and equal access to high quality instruction for all students.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Matthew Bertrand , Interim Principal
• 120 Granite Street
• Uxbridge, Massachusetts 01569
• Phone:
• Email:
  Mbertrand.ma.us