ESY Post-Grad Teacher Needham Public Schools

ESY Post-Grad Teacher [Needham Public Schools]

Needham Public Schools Needham High School - Needham, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 903682

Final date to receive applications: Jun 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Mar 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm Special Education Teacher (Post-Graduate Program) to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Monday to Thursday, 8:30 to 12:30 from July 6th to August 6th (additional prep time provided)

About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency, equity, and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5,500 students.

NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias, bullying, and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here.

• Provide individualized curriculum content and instruction in functional academics for students based on their IEP goals
• Work as part of a team with a Transition Specialist, teaching assistants, and related service providers to provide comprehensive programming to each student
• Experience in a post-graduate program with students who have significant and complex needs is preferred
• Communicate with families, colleagues, and outside agencies
• Attend IEP meetings, write current performance levels and goals
• Data collection and progress reporting in IEP goal areas
• Other duties as needed

Required Qualifications:

• MA DESE certification in Moderate Special Needs at the appropriate grade level
• Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Special Education.
• Candidates with experience using the Wilson Reading System preferred

Compensation $45.49/hr

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. In addition, students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Position Type: Part-Time

• Lisa Tedeschi
• 1330 Highland Avenue
• Needham, Massachusetts 02492
• Phone:
• Email: .ma.us