Nipmuc: Special Educator; moderate disabilities

Special Educator (moderate disabilities)

Mendon-Upton Regional School District, Nipmuc Regional High School – Upton, Massachusetts

Job : 5145224

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 06, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2025

The Mendon-Upton Regional School District is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning community that empowers all students to reach their full potential. Grounded in our core values of collaboration, authentic learning, student agency, and equity, we strive to provide a comprehensive and rigorous education that prepares students for success in an ever-changing world.

As a staff member in the Mendon-Upton Regional School District, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the academic and personal growth of our students. The ideal candidate will embrace our district's values and priorities, fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued, respected, and challenged to achieve their highest potential.

In our district, we believe all learners thrive when:

• We establish a culture of inquiry, exploration, reflection, and growth
• Learners engage in active, meaningful, and authentic experiences
• Learning experiences honor their identities, interests, strengths, and goals
• Students, families, educators, and the larger community collaborate as partners in learning
• A safe, supportive and inclusive environment exists, where each learner feels known, valued, and celebrated

Join our team and help us fulfill our mission of empowering every learner to thrive. If you are passionate about education, equity, and making a difference in the lives of students, we invite you to apply.

Nipmuc Regional High School is seeking a Special Educator (moderate disabilities). The Special Educator will provide instruction guided by the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, allowing staff to assess, teach, and evaluate progress using evidence‑based procedures. Lesson plans will be customized to address communication, social skills, academics, self‑help, health and safety, recreation and physical education, community skills, vocational skills, and transition skills.

A specialized academic curriculum is also used as necessary.

Requirements include:

• Understanding of the special education process and procedure, including but not limited to IEP development, progress monitoring, data collection, and the facilitation of the IEP with families.
• MA DESE Licensure required.

Position Type: Full‑time

Job Categories: Special Education >
Mild/Moderate Disabilities

• Letter of Intent
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Certifications(s)
• Three professional references and accompanying letters of recommendation
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

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