Special Education Teacher

Intensive Special Needs Teacher — Hopkinton, MA

Modality: School-Based Special Education Teacher
Openings: 1
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–2:30 PM
Hours per Week: 35
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: March 16, 2026
Pay Rate: $50/hr

Hopkinton MA is seeking a dedicated Intensive Special Needs Teacher to support a specialized classroom serving a caseload of 8 students with the assistance of 6 paraprofessionals. This role focuses on enhancing the educational experience of students with disabilities and supporting their development within the general curriculum. The Intensive Special Needs Teacher reports to the Principal and the Director of Student Services, and provides direction to Teaching Assistants as assigned.

• Recommend and implement accommodations and modifications tailored to student needs to promote success in the general curriculum.
• Provide instruction in foundational academic and life skills appropriate to students' functioning levels, ages, and school community expectations.
• Collaborate with related service providers to coordinate programming and ensure appropriate accommodations within the general curriculum and school environment.
• Work with community agencies as needed to support appropriate programming and transitions.
• Apply knowledge of curriculum content, behavioral strategies, and ABA principles to plan lessons, deliver instruction, and align assessments.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction, materials, or assessments using data-driven practices.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in professional development and activities required for re-certification.
• Contribute to team, grade-level, department, and district goals; attend faculty, committee, and district-wide meetings as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university preferred
• Valid state teaching certificate as required by state, contract/district regulations
• Minimum of one year experience in teaching environment preferred
• State Teacher Certification;
  Type:
  Standard Elementary Teaching preferred
• State Teacher Certification;
  Type:
  Standard Secondary Teaching preferred
• State Teacher Certification;
  Type:
  Standard Special Teaching preferred
• Endorsement:
  Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs
• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.