Special Educator- Canton High School

The Canton High School is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as a Special Educator beginning in August of 2026. The Special Educator will join a vibrant and supportive team that places a high priority on collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and commitment to the goals of the District and to our students, families, and staff.

Canton High School is an inclusive community for all students and staff and serves over 960 students in grades 9-12, plus our 18-22 program. Canton High School is elevating the educational experience for our students by cultivating a school culture and climate that promotes academic growth and social-emotional learning for every student, and ensures high-quality teaching and learning through the purposeful design of rigorous and equitable student experiences.

We are eager to find the next member of our team who collaborates with other educators to create the conditions necessary so that every child experiences the true joy of learning, the excitement of achievement, areas of passion, and an authentic sense of belonging in their school.

JOB SUMMARY

Special Education teachers provide a high-quality, structured learning environment in which students can access curriculum and make progress towards Massachusetts standards while developing social and emotional skills in order to participate in society. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive educational environment for all students. The Special Education teacher will also work collaboratively with all school staff in order to implement students' Individualized Education Plans.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates and/or facilitates in/follows all federal and state mandated child find procedures and timelines for the identification of students requiring special education services within the school setting, including the administration of appropriate formal and informal assessment tools/measures based on the suspected area of disability
• In collaboration with the Team, develops an appropriate Individualized Education Plan for all students who are determined eligible for special education services. This includes the creation of short and long-term goals, based on assessment data and targeted curriculum standards, for all areas of identified disability
• Participate in all federal and state-mandated procedures and timelines for case management for all identified students, i.e., team meetings and liaison to regular education settings
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan a course of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and student engagement
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establish clear objectives that reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projects
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and practices
• Evaluate and document student work regularly and provide progress reports as required
• Seek the assistance of district specialists as needed and required
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Follow and implement individual student safety plans, IEPs, 504s, health care plans, behavior support plans, etc.
• Participate in department, school meetings, and parent/guardian meetings
• Keep up to date with developments in the subject area, teaching resources, and methods, and make relevant changes to instructional practices and curriculum/materials
• Perform other duties specifically articulated within the collective bargaining agreement as assigned by building principal and/or District administration

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Massachusetts DESE teacher certification that is appropriate for the grade level and subject area assigned. (Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.)
• Highly Qualified as per Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) classification
• Proven ability to relate to a variety of constituencies, including but not limited to: administrators, parents/guardians, teachers, students, other school staff, and visitors
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Well-organized with excellent leadership abilities
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of relevant technologies: internet and email systems; word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software; and educational software
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the school department may find appropriate and acceptable

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

WORK YEAR: 183 days

COMPENSATION: Compensation is based on the Unit A contract linked here

If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to reach out to the contact below for this position to discuss your application.