Special Education Teacher: Network Program 8-12 (Humanities)

Attleboro Public Schools

$64K — $109K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree preferred
  • Massachusetts Licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (5-12) required
  • Massachusetts Licensure in History (5-12) preferred
  • 1-2 years of experience as a special educator
  • Safety care trained preferred
  • Training in crisis management or experience with school refusal preferred
  • Knowledge in culturally responsive teaching (ELL and SEL training) preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and administer curriculum aligned with district goals.
  • Utilize ABA principles in various instructional settings.
  • Collaborate with staff to implement IEPs effectively.
  • Create a positive and safe classroom environment for learning.
  • Develop lesson plans that maximize instructional time.
  • Conduct ongoing assessments and adapt instruction as necessary.
  • Maintain accurate record-keeping and grading for students.
  • Encourage parent involvement and maintain effective communication.
  • Coordinate with professional staff on curriculum evaluation.
  • Supervise students in non-classroom activities during the school day.
  • Administer standardized tests per district requirements.

Benefits

  • Structured support for professional development and collaboration.
  • Opportunity to work with students facing unique challenges.
  • Engagement in a community-focused educational environment.
Full Job Description
Special Education Teacher: Network Program 8-12 (Humanities)

Public Day program located at Attleboro High School campus

Start date: 8/25/2026 with orientation days prior

The Network Program is a grade 8-12 Public Day Program. The program is designed for students with academic/social/emotional/behavioral challenges which have hindered their success in a public school setting.

Master's Degree preferred

Massachusetts Licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (5-12)

Massachusetts Licensure in History (5-12) preferred

Exceptions to the above qualifications shall be made as the Superintendent deems appropriate and acceptable

JOB GOAL/PURPOSE:

To promote and develop successful learning for students within the program, manage an assigned caseload, maintain regular communication with students, their parents, and appropriate staff members and develop, revise, and implement IEPs as required by law and regulation. The Teacher in the Spark Program effectively supports the education of students who exhibit social communicaton, academic, and/or social emotional needs that impact their school experiences.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Network and/or Director of Special Education

Essential Responsibilities

o Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.

o Utilizes ABA principles within whole class, small group, and 1:1 instruction.

o Collaborates with general education and related service staff to ensure implementation of students' IEPs and meeting student needs.

o Promotes a positive classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.

o Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction

o Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

o Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

o Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

o Coordinates with other middle and/or high professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

o Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.

o Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

EXPERIENCE:

Safety care trained preferred

1-2 years as a special educator

Training or work experience in crisis management, school refusal

ELL and SEL training preferred ie culturally responsive teaching

FY27 Salary range: $64,644 - $109,831

Applications will be considered when submitted via our online application system with POWERSCHOOL UNIFIED TALENT. Qualified candidates should apply online at www.attleboroschools.com. Follow the Link to Central Office Human Resources, Employment Opportunities, and the job link to TalentEd Hire Pro to apply for this job.

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