Special Education Teacher

Framingham Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the Intellectual Impairment Program at Fuller Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year.

The successful candidate will provide direct instruction to students in special education programs, delivering high expectations for achievement and equal access to instruction. Students in this program require a smaller setting that focuses on developing cognitive skills, communication, social skills, readiness, self-help, and independent living skills.

Our Mission

Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students, aiming to create and empower free-thinking, responsible citizens. Our core values include providing a safe, inclusive, culturally responsive teaching and learning environment and respecting diversity of thought, learners, cultures, and community.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current and valid Massachusetts Teaching license in Elementary (1-5), Special Education, and SEI Endorsement are required. Additional content area license is encouraged.

Training And Experience

A Master's degree from an accredited institution is preferred. Experience working with students within the inclusion, small groups, and individual setting is required. Bilingual (Spanish and / or Portuguese) is preferred, as is experience in specialized reading programs.

Skills And Ability

The successful candidate will have the ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in the educational field, communicate clearly, and effectively present information. They will also have strong collaborative, teaching, coaching, and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team setting.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect research-based specialized instruction to address instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's Individualized Educational Program (IEP)
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals
• Develops and implements annual IEP plans for students
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with Team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies

Physical Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reports To

Building Principal, Special Education Team Evaluation Coordinator, and Director of Special Education.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Classification

This position is classified as Exempt (Professional).

Terms Of Employment

Covered under the Framingham Teachers Association (Unit A) Contract.

EEO Statement

Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

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