Special Education Teacher - Jaworek Elementary School

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Special Education Teacher at Jaworek Elementary School for the 2026-27 School Year. The role involves promoting student learning and growth through high-quality instruction, effective assessment, data analysis, and continuous feedback. The teacher will maintain instructional practices that establish high expectations, create a safe and effective learning environment, and demonstrate cultural proficiency. A key aspect of the role is partnering effectively with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations to promote learning, while maintaining an ethical, culturally proficient, skilled, and collaborative professional practice.

Requirements

Valid Massachusetts DESE licensure in Special Education in the area of Moderate Needs.
DESE Special Education License must cover the elementary grade levels.
Experience working with students within the inclusion, small group and individual settings.
SEI Endorsement
Technology Use – School System Data base, standard Microsoft and Google products and web-based sites.
Learning Strategies — Selecting and using instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation.
Written and Oral Comprehension and Expression — Read and understand information in writing and listen to and understand spoken information and ideas. Able to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand.
Team Player— Being respectful as part of a team and displaying constructive, collaborative behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Special Education Teacher in a Therapeutic Learning environment strongly preferred.
Master’s degree from an accredited institution, preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese Preferred)

Responsibilities

Provides direct and indirect instructional support to students as per their IEPs.
Demonstrates knowledge of the developmental levels of students and their learning styles by providing differentiated learning experiences.
Participates in the Team meeting process.
Develops and implements Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) with measurable goals and objectives.
Ensures compliance with IEPs and timelines, maintaining accurate student records and preparing required reports.
Provides instruction with measurable outcomes and challenging tasks that promote higher-order thinking skills aligned with state standards/local curricula.
Collaborates with general education teachers to modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities, using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Organizes and analyzes assessment results to determine progress and adjust practice, implementing differentiated interventions and enhancements for all students.
Collaborates with parents, outside agencies, and building staff.
Shares conclusions about student progress with colleagues and seeks feedback on instructional or assessment practices.
Provides descriptive feedback based on assessment results and engages students and families in constructive conversations about performance improvement.
Defines high expectations for student work quality, perseverance, and effort.
Develops students' interpersonal, group, and communication skills, providing opportunities for learning in diverse groups.
Anticipates and responds appropriately to conflicts or misunderstandings arising from differences in backgrounds, languages, and identities.
Seeks out and applies ideas for improving practice from supervisors, colleagues, professional development, and other resources.
Collaborates with colleagues in developing standards-based units, examining student work, analyzing performance, and planning interventions.
Demonstrates sound judgment reflecting integrity, honesty, fairness, and trustworthiness, and protects student confidentiality.
Fulfills professional responsibilities, including being timely and reliable with paperwork, duties, and assignments, and demonstrating regular attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal.