Special Education Teacher (Moderate Needs) - 1LT. Charles W. Whitcomb School (Middle School)

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Special Education Teacher (Moderate Needs) at the 1LT. Charles W. Whitcomb Middle School for the 2026-2027 School Year. The role involves promoting student learning and growth through high-quality instruction, authentic assessments, data analysis, and continuous feedback. The teacher will maintain high expectations, create a safe and effective learning environment, and demonstrate cultural proficiency. Collaboration with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations is essential, as is maintaining an ethical, culturally proficient, skilled, and collaborative professional practice.

Requirements

Valid Massachusetts DESE licensure in Special Education in the area of Moderate or Severe Special Education Teacher covering grades 6-8 required.
Experience working with students within the inclusion, small group and individual settings.
SEI Endorsement
Technology Use – School System Data base, standard Microsoft and Google products and web-based sites.
Learning Strategies — Selecting and using instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation.
Written and Oral Comprehension and Expression — Read and understand information in writing and listen to and understand spoken information and ideas. Able to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand.
Team Player— Being respectful as part of a team and displaying constructive, collaborative behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited institution, preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese Preferred)

Responsibilities

Provides direct and indirect instructional support to students as per their IEPs.
Demonstrates knowledge of the developmental levels of students and their learning styles by providing differentiated learning experiences.
Participates in the Team meeting process.
Develops and implements Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) with measurable goals and objectives.
Ensures compliance with IEPs and timelines, maintaining accurate student records and preparing required reports.
Provides instruction with measurable outcomes and challenging tasks that promote higher-order thinking skills aligned with state standards/local curricula.
Collaborates with general education teachers to modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities, incorporating various instructional techniques and technologies.
Organizes and analyzes assessment results to determine progress and adjusts practice accordingly.
Identifies and/or implements appropriate differentiated interventions and enhancements for all students, including those with disabilities and English learners.
Collaborates with parents, outside agencies, and building staff.
Shares conclusions about student progress with colleagues and seeks feedback on instructional or assessment practices.
Provides descriptive feedback based on assessment results and engages students and families in constructive conversations about performance improvement.
Defines high expectations for student work quality, perseverance, and effort.
Develops students' interpersonal, group, and communication skills and provides opportunities for learning in diverse groups.
Anticipates and responds appropriately to conflicts or misunderstandings arising from differences in backgrounds, languages, and identities.
Seeks out and applies ideas for improving practice from supervisors, colleagues, professional development, and other resources.
Collaborates with colleagues in developing standards-based units, examining student work, analyzing performance, and planning interventions.
Demonstrates sound judgment reflecting integrity, honesty, fairness, and trustworthiness.
Protects student confidentiality appropriately.
Fulfills professional responsibilities, including being timely and reliable with paperwork, duties, and assignments.
Demonstrates regular attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal.