Special Education Teacher: Moderate Disabilities

Haverhill Public Schools•Haverhill, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Haverhill Public Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher of Moderate Disabilities for middle school for the 2026–2027 school year. The teacher provides direct services to children in integrated and pullout settings as specified by IEPs; develops classroom modifications; participates in evaluations; evaluates referred children and prepares reports and IEPs; trains educational support personnel as needed; and may coordinate team meetings. The teacher works cooperatively with school personnel and parents and carries out other duties as assigned by school leadership and district policy. The role includes planning and delivering differentiated, standards-aligned instruction; designing and administering assessments; analyzing student learning data and adjusting instruction; maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment; affirming students’ cultural and linguistic differences; communicating with families; reflecting on practice and pursuing professional growth; and collaborating with colleagues on instruction, interventions, and school decisions. Bilingual ability is preferred.

Requirements

Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education license as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities.
SEI Endorsement.
Proficiency evidenced through undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts in the fields in which the candidate applies.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability is preferred.
Previous teaching experience and/or successful experience working with children with moderate special needs is preferred.
Evidence of academic accomplishment and strength in the content areas is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct services to children in integrated and pullout settings as determined by IEPs.
Develop modifications to assist students in regular classrooms.
Participate as a member of evaluation teams when appropriate.
Evaluate referred children and develop appropriate reports and IEPs as required.
Train classroom Educational Support Personnel as necessary.
Coordinate and arrange team meetings when requested.
Work cooperatively with other personnel and parents.
Design units and lessons aligned with state standards and local curricula, using measurable outcomes and appropriate instructional strategies and resources.
Design and administer informal and formal assessments to measure student learning, growth, and progress.
Analyze assessment results, adjust instruction, and implement appropriate differentiated interventions and enhancements.
Share conclusions about student progress with colleagues and seek feedback on instructional and assessment practices.
Provide descriptive feedback and engage students and families in constructive conversations about improving performance.
Establish high expectations and use engaging instructional practices, scaffolds, and tiered instruction to address student needs.
Create a safe learning environment, develop students’ interpersonal and communication skills, and encourage students to take academic risks.
Use strategies that affirm differences and respond appropriately to conflicts or misunderstandings related to background, language, or identity.
Communicate learning and behavior expectations to students and families and adapt instruction, materials, and assessments to make challenging material accessible.
Support family participation in the classroom and school community; provide curriculum updates, learning strategies, and clear expectations.
Communicate regularly and respectfully with families, respond promptly to their communications, and show sensitivity to home language, culture, and values.
Reflect on lessons and interactions, set measurable professional and student learning goals, and apply ideas from supervisors, colleagues, professional development, and other resources.
Collaborate with colleagues on standards-based units, student work, performance analysis, and interventions; contribute to school and department planning and decision-making.
Reinforce schoolwide behavior and learning expectations and share responsibility for meeting students’ needs.
Perform additional instruction and general duties as directed by the Principal, Director of Special Education, Superintendent or designees, and Haverhill School Committee policies.