Special Education Teacher Grades 4-6

Special Education Teacher Grades 4-6 (5461)

Westborough Public Schools – Mill Pond School, Westborough, Massachusetts.

Job : 5814024

Final date to receive applications: Jul 14, 2026 6:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

Westborough Public Schools seeks a dynamic Special Education Teacher (grades 4-6) to join the caring staff at Mill Pond Intermediate School beginning in the  school year.

The district values academic excellence, equity, and wellness. We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre‑K through age 22 and serve a diverse community that speaks almost 30 languages. 54% of students are Students of Color and 46% are White. We support dedicated staff through collaboration, safety, health, belonging, and professional growth.

Our graduation rate is 97% and 90% of students attend post‑secondary schools.

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Reports to: Principal and Student Services Coordinator

Department: Student Services

Work Year: 184 days

FLSA Status: Exempt, Unit A

Salary Range: Unit A Salary Scale

Job Goal: The Special Education Teacher fosters a love of learning that encourages student curiosity, engagement, and growth in a welcoming community of learners. The teacher provides learning experiences that engage students, address behavior, and support academic development guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, district standards, and IEP goals.

• Education: Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related field.
• Professional Certification:
  • MA DESE licensure in Special Education required.
  • SEI Endorsement required.
  • Additional certification in general education and/or ESL highly desirable.
• Specialized Knowledge: Child development, curriculum frameworks, curriculum accommodations and modifications, assessments, IEPs and progress reports, applied behavioral analysis (ABA), inclusive practices, progress monitoring, cultural proficiency and anti‑bias instruction, co‑teaching, CASEL, assistive technology.
• Background checks: CORI, SORI, and SAFIS background check required.

• Teaching English Language Learners in a diverse public school setting.
• Experience with students with physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges.
• Strong background in inclusive special education practices.
• Strong literacy, math, science, and social studies instruction skills.
• Experience writing and implementing IEPs and SMART goals.
• Experience assessing student progress and writing data‑supported progress reports.

• Co‑Teaching
• Balanced Literacy
• Play‑based instruction
• Project‑based learning
• FOCUS on Early Learning Curriculum
• Building Blocks Math
• Second Step
• Responsive Classroom
• Technology Integration
• Assistive technology
• PBS (Positive Behavioral Supports) using the FAIR system
• Zones of Regulation
• Social Thinking

• Create a welcoming, supportive, and equitable learning environment.
• Plan and implement differentiated lessons and formative assessment aligned to district and IEP goals.
• Implement instructional modifications and accommodations.
• Apply research and theory to instructional design.
• Empower students to be critical thinkers who reflect on learning.
• Communicate clearly in writing and orally.
• Maintain effective relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Integrate technology to enhance learning.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish and Portuguese desirable.

• Manage a caseload to ensure IEP implementation and student progress.
• Provide learning experiences across all subject areas guided by curriculum frameworks and IEP goals.
• Monitor understanding of curriculum.
• Refine instructional practice and assessment strategies.
• Write, revise, and monitor IEP implementation.
• Monitor progress using data‑driven SMART goals and communicate progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues as a co‑teacher.
• Participate in professional development and licensure recertification.
• Participate in faculty and district committees as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The teacher supervises any ESPs assigned to the classroom,…