Special Education Teacher - Rochester, NH

Job Description

Job Description

Make a meaningful difference each day by supporting students’ educational journeys in a dynamic school environment near Rochester, NH. This contract opportunity is ideal for a Special Education Teacher passionate about working within mental health and behavior self-contained programs. You’ll collaborate closely with a dedicated team and play a vital role in shaping a nurturing, supportive classroom for a caseload of 10-16 students. This role is set at a Dover-area middle school, and runs from ASAP through June 16, 2027.

Key qualifications:

• Active NH Teaching License required
• Experience with special education, especially mental health/behavioral self-contained classrooms, strongly preferred
• Solid case management and evaluation skills
• Comfort with team collaboration, parent communication, and multidisciplinary meetings
• Strong written and oral report-writing abilities

In this role, you will:

• Deliver specialized instruction within a supportive classroom environment
• Develop and implement IEPs for a caseload of up to 16 students
• Conduct evaluations and maintain accurate, timely records and reports
• Engage in case management and regular communication with families and staff
• Participate in IEP meetings, data collection, and progress monitoring
• Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment centered on students’ needs

Enjoy a structured workday, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM - 2:20 PM, with approximately 33.75 hours per week.

If you’re passionate about supporting students with mental health and behavioral needs, and meet the listed requirements, consider applying to make a real difference in the upcoming 2026/27 school year and beyond. Take the next step in your educational career by submitting your resume and start impacting students’ lives in a meaningful way!

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