SY Special Education Teacher - Inclusion

SY 25-26 Special Education Teacher - Inclusion

Fitchburg School District Memorial Middle School - Fitchburg, Massachusetts

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Job : 5272153

Final date to receive applications: May 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Mar 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2025

Special Education Teacher - Inclusion

The vision of each of the Fitchburg Public Schools is to provide learning experiences that engage all students in achieving high academic standards while developing intellectual rigor, creative interest, and social characteristics that prepare them for the challenges of living successfully and productively as citizens of this new century.

The Special Education Inclusion Teacher is responsible for delivering a high-quality instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district.

Essential duties for all faculty members include classroom instruction; conferences with students, parents, and colleagues; and active participation in the work of the department on curriculum development, activities, and pedagogy.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university;
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in one of these areas:
  • Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities PreK–8*; 5–12*
  • * dependent on the grade level assignment
  • SEI Endorsement
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children to effectively problem-solve
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.

The Special Education Inclusion Teacher will:

• Provide learning experiences in the assigned subject area as guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning;
• Write student IEP progress reports and goals;
• Administer formal and informal assessments as required;
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establish clear objectives that reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projects;
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate opportunities for learning using response to intervention (RTI) framework;
• Document the progress and/or concerns of students and seek the assistance of additional district specialists as required;
• Monitor and supervise students, through effective classroom management;
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement;
• Use innovative approaches, and instructional strategies including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn;
• Meet and instruct assigned students in the locations and at the time designated;
• Implement the district's mission, philosophy of education, and instructional standards and objectives;
• Follow professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents, and colleagues;
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy;
• Maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for recertification;
• Assist administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence especially as relates to the specific assignment and student grade and subject area appropriateness;
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral…