Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Primary Purpose: Create a structured, supportive, and engaging learning environment that promotes both academic and social-emotional growth. By also providing a unique and rewarding opportunity to serve students with a wide variety of moderate to severe special needs in many different settings.

Locations: Chicopee, MA, Holyoke, MA
Pay: Starting at $42/hr
Schedule: May vary based on location
Start Date: 7/1/26

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or beyond
• Valid MA Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education certification to encompass PK-12 with Severe Disabilities endorsement.
• CPI Certification required
• Minimum 1yr experience.
• Experience working with children with moderate to severe special needs is preferred.

Skills / Experience

• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and the Common Core Standards.
• Ability to analyze student performance data and use it to inform instruction.
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and ability to work effectively with diverse students and colleagues.
• Experience working with students with disabilities, including those with varying learning needs.
• Familiarity with current education theories and best practices in special education.

• Providing & instructing age/grade appropriate lesson plans. implement curricular materials in all subjects.
• Completing & maintaining evaluation records.
• Providing appropriate homework and assigning & correcting student work.
• Arranging for testing of students as prescribed by IEP & advocating for other testing/service needs.
• Administering standardized & informal tests appropriate to credentials;
• Providing input for IEP development & treatment planning, providing rough draft IEP for Team meetings with input from appropriate service providers.
• Attending IEP, review & emergency meetings.

Work Environment:

• May involve working with students in various settings (classroom, therapy rooms, or outdoor spaces).
• Frequent interaction with parents, staff, and administrators.