Special Education Teachers

Athol-Royalston Regional School District Athol Community Elementary School - Athol, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Special Education Teachers Athol-Royalston Regional School District Athol Community Elementary School - Athol, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5831632 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026 Job Description The Athol-Royalston Regional School District is looking for Special Education Teachers at the Athol Community Elementary School. Licensed candidates, and those who may qualify for Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) licenses or waivers, are encouraged to apply. Individuals who believe they may qualify for an Emergency License or DESE waiver are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be committed to helping students find academic, social, and emotional success in an inclusive setting and possess skills and strategies to assist students with communication disabilities. The chosen educator will work alongside and in partnership with content general educators in grades kindergarten through grade two and direct paraprofessionals for inclusionary practices in the general education classroom. The co‑teachers will create an equitable, inclusive environment that supports students’ mental health while presenting them with challenging, rigorous content with a focus on growth. Candidates will complete all required special education testing, act a liaison/case manager for a caseload of students, attend and participate at IEP meetings, write IEP's, prepare progress reports and all other special education tasks in support of students, as well as any other duties assigned by the Special Education Coordinator, Principal or Director of Pupil Services. On the job training, support and/or mentoring will be provided. Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities Job Requirements Communicate with parents to foster partnership for school success. Collaborate with Director of Pupil Services and Special Education Coordinator, as well as school administration regularly. Ability to facilitate meetings and develop IEP’s through a team process. Works well with community members, parents, and students. Excellent written and verbal abilities. Must hold a valid Massachusetts teaching license, or be eligible. Hold a valid Massachusetts SEI Endorsement.Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Ability to move, bend, sit, stand and lift 10 lbs or more. At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.Master degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Shelly Hinds , Principal 1064 Pleasant Street Athol, Massachusetts 01331 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr