Special Education Teacher; Alternative Learners Substantially Separate Classroom

Special Education Teacher (Alternative Life Learners Substantially Separate Classroom)

Job : 5682395

Final date to receive applications: Until Filled

Posted: Apr 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Position posted by Winchendon Public Schools for Toy Town Elementary School.

Posting Date: April 30, 2026

Posting closed: Until Filled

Anticipated Opening: 2026‑2027 School Year

School: Toy Town Elementary School

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Master’s Preferred, SEI Endorsement
• DESE License for moderate/severe special needs (5‑12 or PreK‑12)
• At least 2 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of Special Education regulations
• Familiarity with diverse disabilities
• Ability and experience in conducting formal evaluations, developing IEPs and transition plans
• Strong data collection skills
• Experience with supervision of staff and coordination of services
• Supervise and coordinate inclusion opportunities
• Ability to provide functional academic instruction, social skills, life skills and vocational training
• Effective communication with students, families and colleagues
• Belief in a structured school environment that promotes a positive school culture

• Maintain data collection procedures, graphing, progress reports, materials and visual supports (academic, social, daily living, behavioral); embed social skills and provide supports for students.
• Provide specialized academic instruction and learning for students with IEPs and moderate to severe disabilities; oversee support services; direct paraprofessionals.
• Meet state regulations and manage all aspects of special education compliance for assigned caseload.
• Provide direction and oversight to classroom paraprofessionals regarding daily schedules, behavior plan implementation, data collection, material development, and academic modifications/individualized IEP objective ABA programming.
• Consult and collaborate with related service providers and attend consultation meetings as indicated in students’ IEPs.
• Ensure individual programs align with IEPs and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Track and monitor student progress using academic, functional, and behavior data, including for the Massachusetts Alternative Assessment Portfolio when applicable.
• Provide progress notes for students during each marking period.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations as needed.
• Manage challenging students, including aggression or inappropriate behaviors.
• Use instruction and de‑escalation techniques, including physical interventions when necessary.
• Maintain high ethical standards and confidentiality of student information.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal, Director of Pupil Services or other administrator.

$55,730 - $100,313

Joanne Forsythe, Principal

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Winchendon Public Schools offers all programs, activities and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

Full-Time

Special Education >
Alternative Learning Environment

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Human Resources
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• Winchendon, Massachusetts 01475
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