Special Education Teacher (SY 2026-2027)

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one, pull-out, and small group instruction, along with providing support in inclusion classrooms, while implementing strategies to differentiate instruction based on student's Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Maintain and adhere to the daily schedule of activities
• Modify, accommodate, and differentiate instruction as needed in collaboration with classroom teachers
• Observe and provide students feedback
• Conduct evaluation testing
• Gather academic data
• Write goals for IEP meetings and maintain logs and ongoing assessments to evaluate student progress
• Write progress reports and clerical notes for students either through their IEP, 504 Plan, or regular education plan
• Serve as case managers for students with IEPs that are part of their caseload
• Acquire incoming IEP students
• Collaborate with families, teachers, Student Support Team (SST), and the Special Education Team to develop 504 Plans and IEPs that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications
• Work in conjunction with the rest of the Special Education Team to create Individual Educational Plans for annual review and provide input for students who are involved with the three-year re-evaluations
• Attend parent conferences whenever possible
• Attend SST Meetings
• Lead IEP meetings
• Attend IEP, 504, or regular education meetings that involve students on caseload or when requested
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Uphold a passionate belief in CDCPS' mission, values, and educational model
• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
• Hold a valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Moderate Disabilities Teaching License in PreK-8 or 5-12
• Previous experience working with school-aged children is strongly preferred
• Demonstrate skills in collaborative planning and problem-solving
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor
• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience with implementing developmentally appropriate strategies

Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive health benefits. There are also opportunities for teachers to earn stipends for work in after-school programs and during school vacations.