Special Education Teacher

id='p3880_'>Special Education Teacher JobID: 3880

Position Type:

Middle School Teaching

Date Posted:

6/24/2026

Location:

District-Wide ALL Locations

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Middle School Special Education Teacher: Connections Program

Medford Public Schools is seeking a special education teacher with ABA experience for the

Medford Connections program. This position includes case management of students requiring

specialized ABA supports within a small therapeutic learning environment. The program goal is to

provide students with the skill instruction they need to be successful. A strong background in

design and implementation of ABA curriculum is essential to this role.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and implementing curriculum aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum

Frameworks.

• Maintenance of individual student program books.
• Planning and implementation of discrete trial programming.
• Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessional staff assigned to the

classroom or to specific students under the teacher's scope of direct or indirect

supervision.

• Completing Educational Assessments, VBMAPPS, collaborative FBAs, MCAS Alt

portfolios, etc.

• Act as liaison for a caseload of students, to ensure full implementation of student

IEPs, monitor student progress, support student programming, and alert the

Evaluation Team Leader of any need to convene a Team meeting.

• Participation in the development of Individualized Education Programs, Progress

Reports and other formalized documentation requirements.

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the

maturity and interests of the students.

• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student

life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules for classroom

behavior and procedures, and maintain order in the classroom through

implementation of positive behavioral supports, as well as implementation of

individual student behavior intervention plans.

• Be available to students and parent for education-related purposes outside the

instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

• Meet regularly with the Program BCBA, Evaluation Team Leader and Special

Education Program Coordinator regarding issues and concerns around student

needs.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities consistent with this role/position as

assigned by the Director of Pupil Services, Special Education Coordinator.

Job Requirements:

Degree Preferred: Master

Experience Preferred: 3 Years

Salary is in accordance with the Medford Teachers Association Contract:

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