Special Education Teacher - Life Skills program; high school SY

Special Education Teacher - Life Skills program (high school) [SY26-27]

Malden Public Schools Malden High School - Malden, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job : 5567499

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $59,890 to $119,382 Per Year

District: Malden Public Schools (MPS) is a richly diverse school district located within the Greater Boston area and accessible by the MBTA orange line train. Malden’s student body comprises approximately 6,800 students who represent 59 different countries and speak 67 different languages. We have 1 early learning center, 5 K-8 schools, and 1 high school. We are committed to providing high expectations for all learners through rigorous instruction and culturally responsive practices and pedagogy.

MPS is a safe, welcoming, and collaborative district where we encourage and embrace a growth mindset. We believe that our diversity is an asset, and we are seeking candidates that reflect, embrace, and contribute to the strengths of our community. Join our team!

Duties: Plan and implement entry level and access skill level curricula in accordance with the Massachusetts Curriculum frameworks. Provide instruction in daily life and functional skills, travel training, community and leisure activities. Assess students for three year re‑evaluations. Conduct annual team meetings in compliance with all state and federal regulations for timelines and relevant paperwork. Act as liaison to outside agencies providing services to individual students.

Lifting and toileting may be required.

• DESE license in Moderate Disabilities, Grades 5-12, or Severe Disabilities (All Levels)
• SEI Teacher endorsement required
• Experience working with students who have significant intellectual impairments, experience with behavior management, as well as language and communication delays.
• Candidate must be familiar with the TEACCH instructional model and implementing Functional Behavior Plans.
• Teacher should be able to test for both cognitive and functional living skills.
• Candidate must have experience with differentiated instruction, evaluating the skills of students with special needs, writing reports and IEPs, and compiling Alternate Assessment portfolios.
• Familiarity with augmentative communication, assistive technology and sign language.

Reports to: Building Principal, Assistant Principal

SY26-27 Calendar: linked here

To Apply: Submit letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position via Talent Ed.

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Pamela Mac Donald , Assistant Superintendent
• Malden High School
• Email: pmacdonald