Special Education Teacher - Full Time | Middle School

Somerset Middle School, Somerset, Massachusetts

Special Education Teacher

Job Details

Job ID: 5688768

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

Job Description

TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

JOB GOAL: To provide students who are working toward the educational goals of an Individual Education Plan the tailored programs, counseling and learning experiences they need to accomplish these goals.

Performance Responsibilities

Demonstrates currency in the curriculum.

Demonstrates a working knowledge of the core curriculum for Special Education.

Frames curriculum around essential questions that provide opportunities for reasoning, logic, analysis, and synthesis when planning units, lessons, and assessments.

Maintains current knowledge in the various Special Education fields and applies that knowledge to the instructional program.

Contributes to the ongoing evaluation of the curriculum.

Instruction and Assessment

Effectively plans instruction and assessment and monitors students’ understanding of the curriculum. Adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate.

Classroom Management

Manages the classroom environment and creates an atmosphere that is positive for student learning and involvement.

Instruction Delivery

Delivers instruction effectively: makes learning goals clear and uses appropriate instructional techniques.

Utilizes a variety of teaching strategies, including cooperative, peer, project-based learning, audio-visual presentations, lecture, discussions, inquiry, practice, and application, as well as coaching others.

Uses questioning techniques appropriate to students’ ability.

Evaluates, tries innovative approaches, and refines instructional strategies, including effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence.

Student Expectations and Equity

Promotes and communicates high standards and expectations for student achievement.

Promotes equity and appreciation of diversity, striving to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning.

Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals.

Professional Responsibilities

Cooperates in interactions with parents and is receptive to their contributions.

Shares responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of the grade, team, department, and school district.

Engages in reflection on teaching and education and embraces the concept of continuous learning.

Other Duties

Completes any other duties or assignments directed by the Principal.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Special Education General Special Education

Job Requirements

MA Educator License, Teacher of Students w/ Moderate Disabilities, PreK-8 OR MA Educator License, Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities, All OR MA Educator License - Mathematics.

Experience as a teacher of students with disabilities (preferably Autism Spectrum Disorder) in a substantially separate setting.

Experience or knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and MCAS/MCAS Alternate.

Knowledge and experience with Applied Behavioral Analysis and Discrete Trial instruction.

Willingness to pursue advanced special education training as directed by the Director of Special Education and Principal.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Somerset Public Schools/Somerset Berkley Regional School District is in compliance with the U.S. Civil Service Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendments of 1972, Part 86 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The School Districts provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin or any other category protected by state or federal laws in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs or activities.

Contact Information

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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