Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

New Bedford Public Schools

Alfred J. Gomes Elementary School - New Bedford, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID:5731005

Application Deadline:Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Position:

Special Education Teacher

Summary:

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for day to day management of the classroom and provision of instruction, including development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals, assessment, and curriculum design. The teacher is also responsible for the supervision of classroom staff and ongoing parent contact. The teacher is expected to collaborate with general education/special education teachers to ensure student needs are met.

Responsibilities:

Design and carryout developmentally appropriate motivating curriculum/programming as warranted by IEP goals/MA curriculum framework

Develop data collection systems using curriculum based and school wide progress monitoring tools to monitor progress towards goals and standards

Implement behavior and incentive plans and maintain data to support children's behavior and social emotional needs.

Guide classroom support staff in implementing activities that support children's goals and other areas of need and in collecting data.

Provide direct individual and/or group instruction through inclusion and/or resource models

Provide trans-disciplinary programming through consultation with professional and therapeutic staff

Conduct thorough educational evaluations, developmental assessments, and/or progress monitoring necessary for quarterly progress reports, annual assessment and re-evaluations

When scheduled, prepare MCAS alternate assessment on students assigned

Provide assistance in ADLs for students as necessary

Implement social skills training approaches and programs

Utilize various techniques to provide sensory diets for students

Initiate and support the use of assistive technology to provide access to the curriculum and to support communication as necessary

Support the transition of students within the classroom and building by using positive behavior supports, visuals, and developmentally appropriate interventions.

Daily maintenance of supplies, equipment, and departmental space

Organize daily schedule to meet caseload requirements and uses indirect time appropriately

Consult with staff in other discipline areas to improve programming

Facilitate ongoing parent communication and encourage family involvement

With the guidance of the team facilitator or Supervisor and in collaboration with required team members, develop appropriate individual IEPs consistent with District expectations and all applicable laws and regulations

Participation in ongoing professional development in the Special Education Department and in your school(s) to support the implementation of School and District initiatives and goals

Other duties as outlined by the Special Education Director or Designee

Qualifications:

Minimum of bachelor's degree in special education or related field

Certification as a Special Education teacher

Knowledge in the area of developmental disabilities

Familiar with special education assessment tools

Knowledge of curriculum design and development

Knowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks and MCAS alternative assessments

Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing the provision of Special Education and the Special Education process

Terms of Employment:

Reports to: School Principal or designee

Rate: In accordance with the Unit A contract found here

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

Position Type:Full-time