Special Education Teacher (2026-2027 SY)

Framingham Public Schools•Framingham, MA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher for the 18-22 Program (CONNECT) provides critical instructional and transitional support through a sub-separate service model, leading a specialized environment to ensure students achieve success in post-secondary education, employment, and independent living. In this role, the teacher acts as a lead transition specialist, delivering a combination of direct instruction and practical, real-world experiences specifically designed for young adults with disabilities. This role is essential to Framingham Public Schools’ day-to-day operations and strategic goal of fostering the development of the "whole child" by facilitating community-based learning, including internships, travel training, and functional academics. This commitment aligns with Framingham Public Schools’ high expectations for achievement, providing equal access to specialized instruction, and ensuring students gain the necessary confidence for greater independence in adulthood. The 18-22 Program provides comprehensive support for students with disabilities as they transition to post-secondary education, employment, and independent living. This program offers students opportunities to develop essential skills for success in these areas through a combination of direct instruction and practical, real-world experiences. Participants engage in community-based learning, including internships or employment opportunities, travel training, and functional academic instruction, ensuring they gain the knowledge and confidence necessary for greater independence and achievement in adulthood.

Requirements

Valid Massachusetts Teaching License in: Moderate Disabilities (5-12) and SEI Endorsement.
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field is required; Master’s Degree preferred.
Proven track record of delivering high-quality behavior intervention and managing diverse, high-needs classroom environments.
Experience in a sub-separate or specialized school district setting is required.
Ability to design and implement specialized instructional interventions to meet the diverse needs of students with IEPs.
Proficiency in analyzing standardized and formative assessment data (e.g., MCAS, i-Ready, or unit assessments) to track student growth and adjust instructional delivery.
Expertise in integrating SEL frameworks into daily routines to support the "whole child," fostering a safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed classroom culture.
Deep pedagogical knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices within the subject area to ensure all students master core concepts and reach grade-level proficiency.
Ability to utilize restorative justice and conflict transformation techniques to manage classroom behavior and resolve peer conflicts constructively.
Skill in aligning daily lesson plans with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district-wide strategic goals.
Mastery of instructional technology (Google Classroom, interactive whiteboards, and educational software) to enhance student engagement and accessibility.
Ability to work effectively within Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and multidisciplinary teams (ESL, and Support staff) to support student success.
Demonstrated cultural proficiency and competence in fostering an equitable and inclusive district environment for all staff, students, and families.
Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance; exhibit professionalism in responding to high-stakes or unpredictable classroom situations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Provides direct and indirect research-based specialized instruction to address the goals and objectives within each student’s IEP.
Employs various teaching techniques and principles of learning to enable students to meet IEP goals.
Creates a positive learning experience using appropriate sources, including iPads.
Provides instruction with measurable outcomes, making progress toward higher-order thinking skills.
Demonstrates knowledge of developmental levels by providing differentiated learning experiences.
Develops and implements annual IEP plans, including present levels of performance, goals, and required related services.
Ensures compliance with IEPs and legal timelines; maintains accurate and complete student records.
Conducts formal special education evaluations and reevaluations.
Prepares required reports on children and activities as mandated by law and district policy.
Assesses student progress and determines the need for adjustments to instructional techniques.
Organizes, conducts, and analyzes results from educational assessments to adjust practice and delivery.
Serves as the primary contact and liaison for parents and families.
Schedules and participates in Team meetings to develop instructional strategies.
Collaborates with general education teachers to modify and accommodate curriculum as needed.
Coordinates the delivery of special education services outlined in each student's IEP.
Collaborates with paraprofessionals to ensure consistency and student success.
Commits to ongoing professional development, staying current with evidence-based practices and antiracist pedagogical frameworks.
Contributes to the school community by participating in staff meetings, serving on committees, and supporting extracurricular activities as directed.
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteers to maximize their impact on student learning.
Other duties as assigned.