Teacher, Special Education Program (3178)

Natick Public Schools•Natick, MA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Natick Public Schools seek a Special Education Teacher for a program-based role, starting August 24, 2026. Natick Public Schools serves approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22 in an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district. The district is committed to providing high-quality services to a diverse student population, fostering a safe, trusting, and respectful learning environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging. The district values connectedness and belonging, and actively cultivates these within its community. Natick Public Schools is home to families speaking nearly 60 languages, with a student population that is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a 97% graduation rate and 90% of students attending post-secondary schools, the district is dedicated to educating students to be informed and successful global citizens. The district welcomes educators who thrive in a diverse environment focused on the whole child through a strengths-based approach. The mission is to support diversity, promote equitable practices for all, and create meaningful connections for inclusion and thriving.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
MA DESE licensure in Special Education
MA DESE SEI Endorsement
Ability to identify both formal and informal assessments that measure student skill level and conceptual understanding of academic, social-emotional, and behavioral benchmarks
Ability to evaluate/analyze formal and informal data in order to provide recommendations based on data
Understanding of child/adolescent development
Knowledge of best instructional practices for students with special abilities
Thorough understanding of the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students
Thorough understanding of district, state, and federal policies and regulations as they relate to students with disabilities
Thorough understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student engagement and opportunity
Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production
Formal application
Rating of education and experience
Oral interviews
Reference check
Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred
Additional certification in general education and/or ESL highly desirable
Experience working in a diverse public school setting preferred
Experience working with students with disabilities/special abilities preferred
Experience providing instruction and support for academic, social-emotional, and/or behavioral needs
Experience working in a diverse public school preferred
Experience working with students who are English language learners preferred
Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and PowerSchool preferred, but will train the right candidate
Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable

Responsibilities

Day-to-day management of the classroom
Provision of instruction, including development and implementation of Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals
Assessment and curriculum design
Supervision of classroom staff
Ongoing parent contact
Collaboration with general education/special education teachers to ensure student needs are met
Design and carry out developmentally appropriate curriculum/programming as required by IEP goals/MA curriculum framework
Develop data collection systems using curriculum-based and school-wide progress monitoring tools to monitor progress towards goals and standards
Implement behavior and incentive plans and maintain data to support student’s behavior and social emotional needs
Guide classroom support staff in implementing activities that support student's goals and other areas of need and in collecting data
Provide direct individual and/or group instruction through inclusion and/or resource models
Provide interdisciplinary programming through consultation with professional and support staff
Conduct thorough educational evaluations, developmental assessments, and/or progress monitoring necessary for quarterly progress reports, annual assessment and re-evaluations
Prepare MCAS alternate assessment on students, as assigned
Implement social skills training approaches and programs
Initiate and support the use of assistive technology to provide access to the curriculum and to support communication as necessary
Support the transition of students within the classroom and building by using positive behavior supports, visuals, and developmentally appropriate interventions
Organize daily schedule to meet caseload requirements
Consult with staff in other discipline areas to improve programming
Facilitate ongoing parent communication and encourage family involvement
Develop appropriate individual IEPs consistent with District expectations and all applicable laws and regulations
Participate in ongoing professional development in the Special Education Department and in your school(s) to support the implementation of School and District initiatives and goals
Works with district and school leadership to combat systemic barriers that limit student and families’ equitable access to opportunity
Identifies and addresses bias and its impact on rigor and opportunity for students
In collaboration with administration, updates policies and equitable access procedures as needed
Other duties as outlined by Special Education building or district administrator