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

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher (Moderate Needs) will promote learning and growth for all students through high-quality instruction, meaningful assessments, analysis of student data, constructive feedback, and ongoing refinement of learning objectives. The teacher will maintain high expectations, provide a safe and effective learning environment, demonstrate cultural proficiency, and partner with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations to support student learning. The position calls for ethical, skilled, culturally proficient, and collaborative professional practice. The teacher provides instructional support as outlined in students’ IEPs, develops and implements IEPs with measurable goals and objectives, participates in Team meetings, and maintains compliance with IEP requirements, timelines, student records, reports, laws, and district policies. The teacher differentiates instruction, adapts general education curriculum in collaboration with general education teachers, assesses student progress, and uses results to adjust instruction and interventions. The role also involves collaboration with families, outside agencies, and school staff; supporting students’ interpersonal and communication skills; and fulfilling professional responsibilities and other duties assigned by the building principal. This position is for the 2026–2027 school year at 1LT. Charles W. Whitcomb Middle School. It works under the supervision of the Deputy Superintendent, Educational Team Leader, and building Principal or Director. The employment start date is November 13, 2026. Salary placement is on the Teacher’s Salary Scale according to education and experience.

Requirements

Valid Massachusetts DESE licensure in Special Education in Moderate or Severe Special Education covering grades 6–8.
Experience working with students in inclusion, small-group, and individual settings.
SEI Endorsement.
Ability to use school system databases, standard Microsoft and Google products, and web-based sites.
Ability to select and use instructional methods and procedures appropriate to the situation.
Ability to read and understand written information and listen to and understand spoken information and ideas.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly in speaking and writing.
Ability to work respectfully as part of a team and display constructive, collaborative behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited institution (preferred).
Bilingual skills in Spanish and/or Portuguese (preferred).
Other qualifications the Superintendent finds appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students as specified in their IEPs.
Provide differentiated 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 IEP compliance and timelines; maintain accurate, complete student records and prepare required reports.
Provide instruction with measurable outcomes and challenging tasks that advance student learning and higher-order thinking in state standards and local curricula.
Collaborate with general education teachers to modify curriculum for students with disabilities in accordance with their IEPs.
Organize and analyze assessment results, monitor progress, and use findings to adjust instruction and implement differentiated interventions or enhancements.
Use instructional methods such as tiered instruction, scaffolds, and adapted instruction or materials to accommodate differences in learning styles, needs, interests, and readiness.
Collaborate with parents, outside agencies, and building staff.
Share conclusions about student progress with appropriate colleagues and seek their feedback on instructional and assessment practices.
Provide descriptive feedback and engage students and families in constructive conversations about improving student performance.
Set high expectations for student work and the perseverance and effort needed to complete it.
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 on standards-based units, examining student work, analyzing student performance, and planning interventions.
Demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, honesty, fairness, and trustworthiness, and protect student confidentiality.
Fulfill professional responsibilities with timely and reliable paperwork, duties, and assignments, and demonstrate regular attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.