What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher-Special Education position at North Reading High School?
North Reading High School is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our team. North Reading Public Schools is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential.
The vision for this position in year 2 (2027-2028) includes oversight of a targeted smaller caseload, while providing specialized instruction in functional academics and life skills. This will include supporting inclusion opportunities as appropriate.
Pay and paid time off will be prorated to start date.
Essential duties
- Provide direct specialized instruction, inclusion support, curriculum modifications, and accommodations for students with disabilities
- Develop appropriate IEPs in conjunction with Team
- Provide consultation to general education staff in the content areas associated with assigned students and ensure that accommodations are being met
- Facilitate all aspects of student's annual review and interim progress meetings
- Complete academic testing for initial and re-evaluations
- Oversee support of Paraprofessional staff
- Assist with the transition process
- Other duties as requested by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Director of Student Services, and/or their Designee
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education teaching license in Moderate Disabilities, grades 5-12
- Working knowledge of evaluation and IEP development
- Experience administering, scoring, and interpreting diagnostics assessments including WIAT, TOWL, and KeyMath preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Collaborative working demeanor
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
- Citizenship, residency, or work visa required
Additional benefits for this work are outlined in the current North Reading Education Association (NREA) contract.
The North Reading Public Schools (NRPS) provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students develop both their social-emotional and academic skills and abilities through an exploration of a wide range of content areas, the arts, athletics, and extra-curricular opportunities. With a dedication to excellence, service, and life-long learning our students will engage collaboratively, think critically, embrace diversity, and value equity in order to become productive global citizens.
NRPS is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential. Candidates with different perspectives and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply to grow our school community and help students feel personally connected to their learning experiences and feel represented inside and outside of the classroom ensuring a sense of belonging.
North Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin age, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, or sexual orientation, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Human Resources Administrator.
Salary : $59,923 - $118,875