Special Education Teacher

Job in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, 01085, USA

Listing for: Anova Education

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-31

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Elementary School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Early Childhood Education

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 60000 USD Yearly USD 45000.00 60000.00 YEAR

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide basic core program for those students assigned to this class consistent with state education code requirements.

Work cooperatively with classroom teachers who have students integrated in their regular classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff, and assisting the student with regular assignments.

Maintain the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes.

Encourage good citizenship.

Work with individual students in providing educational experiences designed to help in the achievement of student's specific goals.

Assist other professionals in resolving psychological, social, academic, and disciplinary problems of students.

Assist in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of students in the program.

Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the school day.

Provide appropriate direction for the facilitation of mainstreaming.

Assist in the development and implementation of the individual educational plan.

Collect data and assist in development of Individual Behavior Intervention Plans.

Work with other staff on curriculum development and program innovation.

Monitor student progress in and outside classroom.

Maintain contact with parents of students.

Evaluate student progress based on work output and observation; determine goals, objectives, and directions.

Prepare report cards, education records, IEP forms, classroom observation records and other forms.

Administer testing evaluation.

Participate in IEP meetings.

Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Principal or the Superintendent of Schools.

REPORTS TO

Building Principal

SALARY

Salary and terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract. Salary placement will be based on the application as submitted.

EVALUATION

Annual performance evaluation will be conducted by the Principal or designee in accordance with the Westfield Public Schools contract. This position subject to funding.

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