The teacher is the district's primary agent for instruction with responsibility for presenting the prescribed curriculum effectively and employing a diagnostic/prescriptive approach to identification and subsequent adaptation to the needs and interests of the students.

The duties commonly associated with the position include but are not limited to:

- maintaining up-to-date knowledge of curriculum content

- planning and assessment of instruction and curriculum

- maintaining classroom management

- planning and delivering effective instruction

- promoting high standards and expectations for student achievement

- communicating with students, parents, and other district employees to work on behalf of students

- promoting equity and appreciation of diversity

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.

MA DESE Teaching Certification Moderate Disabilities PreK-8

Experience working with students who have multiple disabilities; experiencing leading small group instruction; understanding of learning disabilities and accommodations as well as reading, writing and math interventions

Excellent behavior management skills; the ability to assist with executive functioning skills; ability to accommodate and support student learning, social/emotional and behavioral needs; willing to be trained in de-escalation and restraint techniques provided by the district.