Special Education Teacher (Moderate or Severe Needs) - Goodnow Elementary School

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Special Education Teacher at Goodnow Elementary School for the 2026-27 School Year. The role involves promoting student learning and growth through high-quality instruction, data analysis, and constructive feedback. The teacher will maintain high expectations, create a safe learning environment, and demonstrate cultural proficiency. Collaboration with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations is essential. The professional practice must be ethical, culturally proficient, skilled, and collaborative.

Requirements

Valid Massachusetts DESE licensure in Special Education in the area of Severe Needs, or Moderate Needs with ABA experience required.
DESE Special Education License must cover the elementary grade levels.
Experience working with students within the inclusion, small group and individual settings.
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

Experience as a Special Education Teacher in a Theraputic Learning environment strongly preferred.
Master’s degree from an accredited institution, preferred.
SEI Endorsement
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.
Collaborates with general education teachers to modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities.
Organizes and analyzes assessment results to determine progress and adjusts practice accordingly.
Implements 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 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.
Seeks out and applies ideas for improving practice from supervisors, colleagues, and professional development.
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, is timely and reliable with paperwork and duties, and demonstrates regular attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal.