Special Education Teacher - Grade 5

Position:Special Education Teacher (Grade 5) Location:Woodland Elementary School Schedule:2026-2027 School Year Salary:Per Teachers’ Contract To Start:August 24, 2026 (plus two mentoring days prior to start day) Qualifications: •Mass DESE Educator License - certified Elementary; Mild/Moderate Special Education certification required; Highly Qualified status preferred; •ELL Certification and/or SEI Category Training preferred •Ability to differentiate instruction across all curriculum areas for all learners •Ability to modify curriculum and make educational accommodations for students with disabilities •Ability to create innovative lessons using interactive technology •Ability to utilize various computer software programs - student database (X2), MS Office, etc. •Ability to collaborate with colleagues and function as part of a team •Ability to create and apply behavior plans •Experience developing and writing IEP goals •Excellent communication skills required •Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Program Certification required •Experience managing support staff Responsiblities: •Preparation, presentation and evaluation of lessons; •Management of classroom and the care of equipment and material contained therein; •Supervision of students placed in their charge •Maintenance of records directly related to classroom instruction; •Counseling and guidance of students, especially those within their classroom; •Facilitate annual review team meetings; •Develop IEPs, progress reports, evaluations, scheduling students with a variety of special education needs; •Administer/interpret variety of diagnostic instruments; •Communicate regularly with parents/guardians/community agencies and peers to ensure student success •Collaborating with general education teacher and teaching assistants •Management and supervision of teaching/behavioral assistants •Other duties as assigned by Building and District Administration and Special Education Team Chair