Special Education Teacher (2026-2027 SY)

Framingham Public Schools • Framingham, MA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher for the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Program provides critical instructional support through a sub-separate service model, leading a specialized classroom environment to ensure students achieve academic success, independence, and meaningful participation in the learning environment. In this role, the teacher acts as a lead clinician and educator, delivering intensive, research-based interventions and individualized modifications specifically designed for students on the autism spectrum. This role is essential to Framingham Public Schools’ day-to-day operations and strategic goal of fostering the development of the "whole child" by addressing complex academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs. This commitment aligns with Framingham Public Schools’ high expectations for achievement, providing equal access to specialized instruction, and closing the achievement gap for students requiring intensive support. The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) program serves students on the Autism Spectrum who require more intensive social-pragmatic, academic, and behavioral support. The Program provides intensive behavioral training through ABA, natural environmental teaching, task analysis, and total communication techniques in order to develop academic readiness and daily functional skills. The Program blends social/developmental as well as behavioral approaches whenever possible to address the educational challenges faced by this population of students.

Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts Teaching License in: Depending on the Grade Level: Moderate Disabilities (PreK-2) and SEI Endorsement; or Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) and SEI Endorsement; or Moderate Disabilities (5-12) and SEI Endorsement.
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field is required
• 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

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• 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.

Benefits

• Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Framingham Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
• Framingham Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, ancestry, marital status, or veteran status.
• The Framingham Public Schools prohibit sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees