Special Education Teacher - Middle School

Special Education Teacher - Middle School Pentucket Regional School District Pentucket Regional Middle High School - West Newbury, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5905596 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Pentucket Regional School District Job Description __________________________________________________________________ Special Education Teacher Job Overview: The Special Education Teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and adapting educational programs to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. These professionals work with students who have various learning, behavioral, and developmental challenges, ensuring that they receive an inclusive and individualized education. QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED: Possession of a special education teaching license through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field; Master’s degree preferred SEI Endorsement Experience working with children and adolescents in a school or clinical setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and fingerprint check. Reports to : Building Principal Work Year : 184 days (school year) Salary/Benefits : Per the negotiated PAT contract Key Responsibilities: Provide individualized instruction based on students' IEP goals and learning profiles by adapting teaching strategies, materials, and resources to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities Conduct assessments to identify students' strengths, weaknesses, and specific learning needs. Collaborate with parents, other educators, and specialists to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to each student's requirements. Plan and deliver lessons that align with the students' IEP goals and accommodate their diverse learning styles. Modify and adapt curriculum materials to address individual needs, ensuring that instructional methods are accessible to all students. Work closely with teachers, special education staff, and other professionals to provide consultation on behavior management strategies. Collaborate with IEP (Individualized Education Program) teams to ensure behavioral goals are aligned with educational objectives. Maintain accurate records of students' progress, behavior incidents, and interventions to track growth and inform instructional decisions. Use data to monitor effectiveness, adjust strategies as needed, and ensure accountability in meeting students' IEP goals. Collaborate with parents and guardians to share information about educational plans and strategies. Physical and Environmental Demands: The physical and environmental demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: Ability to work in a normal classroom, office and school building environment. Ability to move freely about the building to perform duties with staff. Ability to utilize computers and other administrative technologies appropriate to the position. The Superintendent may waive or modify the qualification requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Position Type: Full-time, school year Equal Opportunity Employer ____________________________________________________________ Pentucket Regional School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Please No Phone Calls ____________________________________________________________ Position Type: Full-Time Job Requirements Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Brenda Erhardt , Principal Pentucket Regional Middle High School Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map #J-18808-Ljbffr