Special Education Teacher, High School Intensive (Anticipated) SY2026-2027

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm Special Education teacher to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency, equity, and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5,500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias, bullying, and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here.

The ILC is for students from 14 to 18 years old who have significant and complex disabilities.  Functional academics, life skills, independence, and vocational skills are the pillars of the program. 

This is a sub separate classroom within the high school. The students are included in 1 to 3 classes in general education daily. There is also a high presence of typical peers in the classroom throughout the school day. 

Certification: Severe Special Needs certification is preferred; moderate certification will be considered.

Candidates with BCBA and/or Transition Specialist licensure/ backgrounds will be strongly considered. 

The qualified candidate will: 

• have experience working with students with significant disabilities
• develop and implement curriculum in the areas of functional academics and life skills 
• planning and overseeing community outings related to individual goal areas 
• have implemented behavior plans and taken data
• have worked collaboratively with related service providers 
• managing student and staff schedules 
• be able to write goals and objectives for functional academics, life skills, and vocational
• promote inclusivity with students and staff 
• communicate and build positive relationships with families
• assess students informally and formally on an ongoing basis 
• overseeing and submitting MCAS alternative assessments for all students in each area
• liaisoning with outside agencies and outside service providers 
• plan and facilitate IEP meetings 
• other duties as needed

Compensation and Benefits: 

Please review Unit Contract A and this page to learn more about employee compensation and benefits. 

Salary is determined by education and experience, ranging from Bachelor’s (Step 1) $63,217 to Doctorate (Step 13) $128,771 (This range is based on a 1.0 FTE).

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. In addition, students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to active anti-racism are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website. 

All positions are subject to the approval of the 2026-2027 Needham Public School budget by the Town of Needham.

Salary : $63,217 - $128,771