Special Education Teacher sub-separate classroom

Special Education Teacher for sub-separate classroom

Whitman-Hanson Regional School District Preschool Academy - Whitman, Massachusetts

Job : 5798443

Final date to receive applications: Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL

DESE Educator's Licensure in Subject Area: Required

SEI Endorsement: required for ALL classroom and subject area teachers PK-12 and special education.

• To instruct students in accordance with the educational philosophy, course objectives, and curriculum of the District
• To provide maximum learning opportunities for students in accordance with program objectives and each student’s abilities, interests, and needs
• To continuously develop professional knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors in order to improve the educational opportunities of students

• Instruct students in accordance with the District’s philosophy of education, policies, and curriculum
• Direct the teaching/learning process toward the achievement of program goals, establish specific objectives for all lessons, and communicate these objectives to students.
• Be prepared to instruct students assigned and have written documentation of preparation.
• Support the learning needs of students in terms of their IEP goals and objectives on a continuous basis and seek assistance of District specialists as required.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques, materials, instructional media, consistent with the needs, interests, and abilities of the students and the objectives of the course.
• Assess the progress of students in terms of course objectives on a continuous basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Provide instruction aligned with students’ IEP in the areas of Transition Skills, Functional Academics, and Life Skills.
• Set a positive example for students and community by demonstrating respect and concern for students and an awareness of community values.

• Manage and fully utilize class time for instructional purposes.
• Establish and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and teaching.
• Assist the Administration in implementing policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Promote appropriate student behavior and attend to misbehavior when it occurs in the teacher’s presence whenever it is brought to teacher's attention (e.g., hallway, cafeteria, washrooms, and grounds).
• Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment materials, and facilities.
• With the support of the school’s BCBA, implement individualized behavior plans and collect the corresponding data.

• Conduct school-related activities in conformity with School Committee policies and administrative regulations.
• Cooperate with administrators and others in developing and supporting school activities and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and teaching.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors.
• Maintain accurate student records as required by law, School Committee policy and administrative regulations.
• Takes and records attendance accurately in classes and/or homeroom, notes excessive absenteeism to supervisory personnel and parents.
• Conduct routine assignments with accuracy, promptness and efficiency.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of materials and supplies used in carrying out assignments.
• Perform all other duties as required by the school administration.

• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes.
• Establish and maintain communication (oral and written) with students and their parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Solicit appropriately the help of parent as required in the education of their children.
• Maintain good humor, enthusiasm, initiative, and integrity with students and parents and have a positive working relationship with them.

• Assist in the development of curriculum and methods of…