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

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher will work in a sub-separate program at Goodnow Elementary School, with up to 10 students anticipated, during the 2026–27 school year. The teacher promotes student learning and growth through high-quality instruction, meaningful assessment, analysis of student data, constructive feedback, and ongoing refinement of learning objectives. The role establishes high expectations and a safe, effective learning environment, demonstrates cultural proficiency, partners with families and community organizations, and maintains an ethical, skilled, and collaborative professional practice. The teacher provides direct and indirect instructional support in accordance with students’ IEPs; participates in Team meetings; develops and implements IEPs with measurable goals; and maintains compliance, records, reports, and timelines. The role includes adapting and differentiating instruction and curriculum, using assessment results to adjust instruction and interventions, collaborating with general education and other staff, and engaging students and families in conversations about progress. The teacher also supports students’ interpersonal, group, and communication skills and carries out other duties assigned by the building principal. The position works under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Equity, Educational Team Leader, and building Principal or Director. Employment is governed by the Teacher Contract Salary Scale.

Requirements

Valid Massachusetts DESE Special Education licensure in Severe Needs, or Moderate Needs with ABA experience.
DESE Special Education license must cover elementary grade levels.
Experience working with students in inclusion, small-group, and individual settings.
Ability to select and use instructional methods and procedures appropriate to the situation.
Ability to read and understand written information and understand spoken information and ideas.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly in speaking and writing.
Ability to work respectfully and collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to use school system databases, standard Microsoft and Google products, and web-based sites.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Special Education Teacher in a therapeutic learning environment.
Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
SEI Endorsement.
Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students as specified in their IEPs.
Differentiate learning experiences based on students’ developmental levels and learning needs.
Participate in the Team meeting process.
Develop and implement Individualized Educational Programs with measurable goals and objectives.
Ensure compliance with IEPs and timelines; maintain accurate student records and prepare required reports.
Provide instruction with measurable outcomes, challenging tasks, and progress toward state standards and local curricula.
Collaborate with general education teachers to modify curriculum in accordance with students’ IEPs.
Analyze assessment results to determine progress and adjust instruction, interventions, and enhancements.
Use differentiated methods such as tiered instruction, scaffolds, adapted instruction, and adapted materials to address varied learning needs and readiness levels.
Collaborate with parents, outside agencies, and building staff.
Share conclusions about student progress with appropriate colleagues and seek feedback on instructional and assessment practices.
Provide descriptive feedback and engage students and families in constructive conversations about improving performance.
Set high expectations for student work, perseverance, and effort.
Develop students’ interpersonal, group, and communication skills and provide opportunities to learn with diverse peers.
Anticipate and respond appropriately to conflicts or misunderstandings related to differences in backgrounds, languages, and identities.
Seek and apply ideas for improving practice from supervisors, colleagues, professional development, and other resources.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop standards-based units, examine student work, analyze performance, and plan interventions.
Exercise sound judgment, protect student confidentiality, fulfill professional responsibilities, maintain timely and reliable paperwork and assignments, and attend regularly.
Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.