Special Education Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

Special Education Teacher (2026-2027 School Year) JobID: 1349

Position Type:

Teachers/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted:

5/7/2026

Location:

Marguerite E. Small Elementary School

(High-Needs School)

Date Available:

09/01/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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COMPENSATION: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement located on the DY website.

All internal applicants who are interested in this position should apply within ten days of this posting.

All applicants must be fingerprinted prior to hiring. Additional information regarding fingerprinting including scheduling an appointment may be found on our website.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Implement district learning goals and objectives, in alignment with state frameworks, having familiarity in identifying access points for student portfolio development.
• Provide small group and classroom instruction to students diagnosed from mild to severe cognitive delays and social emotional impairments to ensure understanding and progress in the general curriculum.
• Provide needed accommodations for student learning and testing when required.
• Collaborate as a team member within the school building in supporting other staff members in responding to the student's need for modification.
• Develops, integrates and implements IEP's with clear and appropriate IEP goals and objectives.
• Designs and implements lesson plans and activities which incorporate student IEP goals and objectives.
• Attends and participates in TEAM meetings and the evaluation process.
• Evaluates students for special education.
• Demonstrates effective classroom management techniques.
• Responsible for writing IEPs, progress reports and progress monitoring.
• Responsible for evaluating and report writing.
• Attending meetings including, but not limited to, annual reviews, 3-year re-evaluations, etc.
• Responsible for progress monitoring of a caseload of liaison students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MA Teacher Certification in Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities or Moderate to Severe Disabilities (PK-8)
• Possible experience with transition and teaching vocational skills.
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

PRIMARY JOB CONTACT:

Katherine Tourgee, Principal's Administrative Assistant

Marguerite E. Small Elementary School

440 Higgins Crowell Rd

West Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02673

Phone: (508) 778-7975