Special Education Teacher (STRIDE Program), Horace Mann Laboratory School, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY 2026-2027]

Salem Public Schools • Salem, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Salem Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the STRIDE Program at Horace Mann Laboratory School for the SY 2026-2027. Salem is a diverse city with a rich history, and Salem Public Schools serves nearly 4,000 students across 10 schools. Our vision is to prepare students to thrive in a diverse and changing world, guided by core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity. We are looking for passionate individuals dedicated to urban education and improving student achievement for all students, regardless of their background. This role involves teaching, evaluating, and implementing programs for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in an inclusive setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of effective instructional practices, ABA techniques, and collaborative work with various school staff, therapists, and consultants. Flexibility with a fluid caseload and scheduling is essential. The position also includes parent communication, paraprofessional supervision, transition planning, and other professional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• Required Massachusetts teaching certification/licensure in Moderate Disabilities (or Severe Disabilities)
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement (Required within 1-year of start date)
• Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
• Ability to write an effective IEPs with SMART goals, functional Transition Plans and sensible accommodations, using district software
• Ability to administer, interpret, and report findings from standardized and informal evaluations and observational data collection
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Safety Care Training Certification (District will provide training)
• Current authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience and working in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred.
• Proven track record of raising student achievement scores in an urban/turnaround environment highly desired.
• Proficiency with technology (blended learning, teacher/family communication suites (Remind preferred), Google G-Suite Apps, etc.) desirable.
• Dual certification is a plus
• Second language (Spanish and/or Portuguese) proficiency a plus
• Bilingual candidates and candidates of color strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Plan curriculum and provide specialized instruction that allows all students to successfully engage in developmentally appropriate and standards-based instruction
• Work collaboratively across school settings, including co-teaching and common planning with therapists and support staff
• Use innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, and ABA techniques to increase student access, learning, independence, and confidence to learn
• Modify/adapt materials and instructional lessons to meet the specific needs of students with disabilities across the school day, as identified in the IEPs
• Analyze a variety of data to drive instruction and improve student access and performance
• Develop IEPs with SMART goals and logical accommodations using formal and informal data
• Report on student progress with IEP goals at scheduled intervals throughout the school year
• Maintain consistent communication with students, staff, families and outside agencies
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents, and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes and implementing effective Individual Education Programs (IEPs), 688 Referrals and Transition Plans for students
• Evaluate students’ abilities in basic academics and social development
• Provide instruction that targets self-care, including personal hygiene, cooking and other ADL skills
• Help manage students’ social behavior and academic habits of learning
• Proctor MCAS and/or assist with MCAS ALT development and procedures
• Other duties as assigned by the building principal, special education administrator and/or Executive Director of Pupil Personnel Services.

Benefits

• Group Insurance Commission (GIC) benefits to all full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level