Extended , Life Skills Program, Special Education Teacher

WAYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 2026 Summer

As a Summer Special Education Teacher, you will work closely with students with a wide range of disabilities to provide individualized instruction and support in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). You will create a positive, engaging classroom environment, adapt curriculum to meet students' needs, and help them develop essential academic, social, and functional skills. You will also collaborate with parents, staff, and specialists to ensure that each student receives the best possible support throughout the summer session.

• Develop and implement individualized lesson plans based on students’ IEPs.
• Provide direct, one‑on‑one or small group instruction to students in subjects.
• Adapt instructional strategies and materials to meet the specific learning needs of each student.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing regular feedback and adjusting instructional methods as necessary.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that promotes student engagement and confidence.
• Collaborate with other professionals (e.g., speech therapists, behavior specialists) to meet academic and behavioral needs.
• Implement behavioral strategies and classroom management techniques to help students succeed.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of student progress and performance.
• Provide support to students in non‑academic activities, such as recess and lunch as needed.
• Ensure that all students develop social, emotional, and functional life skills.

• Education: Bachelor's degree required;
  Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience working with elementary‑aged children is highly preferred.
• Cultural
  
  Competency:
  
  Experience with diverse populations and a strong commitment to Wayland’s goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Professionalism: Strong communication skills and the personal characteristics necessary to serve as a positive role model for students.

• Advanced Degree: Master’s Degree preferred.
• DESE Licensure: Must hold valid Massachusetts licensure in Moderate or Severe Special Needs.
• SEI Endorsement: Evidence of Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement is mandatory.

• Hours: 8:30‑12:30
• Dates: June 29 – July 30
• Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Salary: $65.57/hour

Wayland Public Schools provides a desirable benefits package for full‑time employees, which includes health, employer‑sponsored Health Savings Account, dental, vision, long‑term disability, life insurance, 403(b), Dependent Care Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, and participation in retirement pension boards.

WPS is an equal opportunity employer committed to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, ancestry, military status, disability or pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition.

Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability. WPS is proudly a member district of the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive and equitable educational community. WPS encourages candidates of all backgrounds and seeks applicants who prioritize and value diversity, equity, and belonging.