Special Education Teacher- Substantially Separate; FY - pending budget

Special Education Teacher - Substantially Separate (FY 27 - pending budget)

Wakefield Public Schools – Galvin Middle School – Wakefield, Massachusetts (Open in Google Maps)

Job : 5575130

Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field
• Master’s degree in Special Education preferred
• Valid Massachusetts teaching license in Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) required
• SEI Endorsement preferred

Key

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and Implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs):
  Create and maintain IEPs for students with disabilities, ensuring goals and objectives are tailored to meet individual needs.
• Provide Direct Instruction:
  Deliver specialized instruction in academic, social, and behavioral areas to students with disabilities in various settings, including inclusive classrooms and resource rooms.
• Assess Student Progress:
  Conduct formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress, adjust instruction based on data, and report progress to parents and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with General Education Teachers:
  Work closely with general education teachers to provide accommodations and modifications, ensuring students with disabilities can access the general education curriculum.
• Facilitate Inclusion:
  Support the inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classrooms and school activities, promoting a positive and accepting environment for all students.
• Behavior Management:
  Implement behavior intervention plans and use positive behavior supports to manage and improve student behavior.
• Family Engagement:
  Communicate regularly with parents and guardians to keep them informed about their child’s progress, challenges, and successes, and involve them in the educational process.
• Compliance and Documentation:
  Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to special education, and maintain accurate and confidential student records.
• Collaborative Team Member:
  Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including related service providers, administrators, and outside agencies, to support student success.
• Other duties, as assigned

Reports to: Building Principal

Compensation: Commensurate with Wakefield Public Schools’ Unit A salary schedule

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $63,302 to $119,318 Per Year

Job Categories:

• Special Education >
  Excessive Needs/Severe/Profound Disabilities

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• HR Department, Wakefield Public School
• 60 Farm Street
• Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880
• Phone:
• Email: HR