Teacher, Special Educator

WAYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

JOB POSTING

Position: Teacher, Special Educator

Position Summary: Wayland Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and nurturing Special Educator to join our team. This role is ideal for an educator who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of our youngest learners.

Duties and Responsibilities (Not limited to): 

• Create a welcoming, inclusive classroom that supports both learning and belonging
• Promote equity and respect for students’ diverse backgrounds and needs
• Lead the IEP process, including meetings, evaluations, and writing compliant IEPs
• Monitor and report student progress regularly and accurately
• Deliver instruction and services aligned with students’ IEP goals
• Provide specialized academic, organizational, and executive functioning support
• Use assessment data to adjust and differentiate instruction
• Collaborate with teachers, specialists, and families to support student success
• Participate in professional learning and contribute to team and school initiatives
• Manage the classroom environment and supervise support staff to ensure a safe, effective program

Qualifications and Requirements: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Experience: Experience supporting students with diverse disabilities in public school settings, including academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and executive functioning needs
• Cultural Competency: Experience with diverse populations and a strong commitment to Wayland’s goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Advanced Degree: Master’s degree in Special Education or related field preferred. 
• DESE Licensure: Must hold valid Massachusetts licensure in: Special Education (appropriate grade level).
• SEI Endorsement: Evidence of Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement is mandatory.

Work Schedule and Compensation: 

• Hours: 7:45am-2:45pm
• Salary: Commensurate with the WEA Unit A Salary Scale
• Work Schedule: 2026–2027 School Year; school-year schedule in alignment with the WEA contract Unit A [Example: Master’s through Master’s 30 range $95,754  - $126,651]

Wayland Public Schools (WPS) provides a desirable benefits package for full-time employees which include: health, employer sponsored Health Savings Account, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b), Dependent Care Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, and participation in retirement pension boards.

WPS is an equal opportunity employer committed to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, ancestry, military status, disability or pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability. WPS is proudly a member district of the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive and equitable educational community. WPS encourages candidates of all backgrounds and seeks applicants who prioritize and value diversity, equity, and belonging.