Teacher, Elementary Special Education Language Classroom

Position: Teacher, Elementary Special Education for a Language Based Classroom
THE WAYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS SEEK A SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER for our ELEMENTARY LANGUAGE BASED CLASSROOM

Job Title

Teacher, Special Educator

Location

Claypit Hill Elementary

Reports To

Principal and Director of Student Services

Work days/FTE

FTE Mon - Fri

Salary/Benefits

Long Term Sub contract

Benefits Eligible?

No

Start Date (or approximate start/end dates if an LTS)

April-June 2026

FLSA Status

Exempt/Non-exempt

WPS is a high-achieving west-suburban district of 2,800 students, with one preschool, three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Our diverse student body hails from Wayland and Boston and is composed of 32% students of color and 68% white students, with 15% of our students having a first language other than English. We seek educators who embrace the diversity of our students and can lead our staff and students in attaining our district's mission:

"Personal and civic responsibility, love of learning, and empathy for others; these are the qualities that the Wayland Public Schools seek to instill in its students. At its core, our mission is to provide a rigorous and stimulating academic environment that promotes the acquisition of knowledge and skills. Yet we deem it equally important to nurture self-confident, collaborative, and conscientious individuals.

We strive to create a climate where risk-taking is safeguarded, open expression is encouraged, and free association is protected. Our goal is to advance our students' growth into principled, informed, and capable citizens who will help guide a democracy that follows humanitarian principles in the global forum, and shape a just society where individuals may reach their full potential."

We welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on relationships, belonging, and excellence. Join us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community; implement equitable practices for all of our students, staff, and families; create meaningful connections that foster a sense of belonging; and provide an outstanding educational experience for students, staff, and families.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

* Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

Education:

* Bachelor's degree required

* Master's degree with emphasis in special education preferred

Professional Certification:

* MA DESE licensure in Special Education, appropriate grade level

* MA DESE SEI Endorsement

* Additional certification in general education and/or ESL highly desirable

* Certificatin in Wilson Reading or Orton Gillingham is highly desireable.

Specialized Knowledge:

* Strong knowledge of the developmental needs of students with special abilities, including their academic, social, and emotional needs

* Strong foundation in student-centered pedagogy related to teaching students with special abilities in a variety of settings including heterogeneous classrooms

* Working knowledge of the Massachusetts Standards-Based curriculum and the principles of UDL

* Ability to identify formal and informal assessments that measure student skill/performance level and conceptual understanding of academic, social-emotional, and behavioral benchmarks

* Ability to evaluate/analyze formal and informal data and use this analysis to inform instructional practices and interventions

* Ability to develop, implement, and assess positive behavioral plans

* Thorough understanding of the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students

* Through understanding of district, state, and federal policies and regulations as they relate to students with disabilities

* Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, belonging, and social justice

Experience

* Experience working with students with disabilities/special abilities

* Experience teaching in a diverse public school preferred

* Experience providing instruction and support for students' academic, social-emotional, and/or behavioral needs, including executive function skills

* Experience/training in language-based instruction/dyslexia including certification in Wilson, O-G, Brain Frames, EmPOWER Writing, etc., highly desirable

* Experience working with students who are English language learners highly desirable

* Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and Power School preferred, but will train the right candidate

* Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed

Specialized

Skills:

* Bilingual skills are highly desirable but not required

* Must have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

* Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

* Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production.

Alternative degrees/experience may be substituted for the above

at the discretion of the Superintendent,

if such a substitution brings a strong candidate…