Special Education Teacher (Grades 6-12) #ESC6715

Job Description

Job DescriptionWhat’s in it for you?!

• Drive impact for youth and families in need!
• Join a mission-first, trauma-informed team!
• Collaborate with passionate, caring pros!
• Thrive in a diverse, inclusive environment!
• Support whole-child, strength-based care!

If that’s you, let’s talk!Job Type : ContractLocation : Farmingham, MassachusettsPay : Great Pay! Job Description Summary

Seeking a creative, compassionate, and adaptable Special Education Teacher to provide engaging instruction for students in grades 6–12 within a Chapter 766-approved school.

This position is ideal for an educator who enjoys developing individualized learning experiences and working with students who benefit from additional academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support. You will deliver standards-based instruction, implement IEP accommodations, monitor student progress, and collaborate with colleagues and families to help each student succeed.

The successful candidate will bring flexibility, creativity, strong relationship-building skills, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement curriculum aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and applicable academic standards.
• Deliver structured lessons and activities aligned with students’ current IEPs.
• Provide challenging, motivating, and relevant learning experiences for students in grades 6–12.
• Differentiate instruction based on individual academic abilities, learning styles, IEP requirements, and student needs.
• Provide individualized interventions, modifications, and accommodations as appropriate.
• Integrate technology and varied instructional methods into lesson planning and classroom instruction.
• Establish a physically safe, intellectually engaging, and supportive classroom environment consistent with special education best practices.
• Model and reinforce appropriate academic, behavioral, and social expectations.
• Assist in developing and implementing IEPs as appropriate.
• Monitor, assess, and document student academic progress.
• Complete required student progress reports, grading, and educational documentation.
• Participate in school assessment practices and the Academy’s IAP program.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with parents and guardians.
• Participate in teacher meetings, department meetings, staff meetings, professional development, and relevant school events.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other school professionals to support student achievement.
• Maintain compliance with school, program, and agency policies, standards, and protocols.
• Maintain required First Aid, CPR, and TCI certifications through provided training.

Experience You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Appropriate Massachusetts curriculum-area teaching certification/licensure.
• Moderate Disabilities 5–12 licensure preferred.
• At least 6 months of classroom experience as a teacher, co-teacher, paraprofessional, instructional aide, or similar role preferred.
• Ability to develop and deliver differentiated instruction for students with varying academic and learning needs.
• Knowledge of IEP implementation, accommodations, and individualized interventions.
• Ability to establish a structured and supportive classroom environment.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary school team.
• Flexibility and creativity when responding to changing student or classroom needs.

Our client asked me to submit 3 great people within the next few days. We work directly with the hiring manager and can arrange interviews within a few days Annie Lee
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