Special Education Teacher, Concord Middle School January 2026
Concord Public Schools and Concord-Carlisle Regional School District
Full-time
On-site
Concord, Massachusetts, United States
Concord Middle School is seeking an experienced, skilled and self-motivated special education teacher to serve as the Lead Teacher for its intensive learning program, Pathways. This position begins in mid-to-late January and will continue through the remainder of the 2025–2026 school year, with the potential to extend beyond. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Massachusetts’ highest-paying school districts and work in a newly constructed, state-of-the-art middle school building that opened in February 2025.
The Pathways program at Concord Middle School serves students with cognitive and intellectual impairments, neurological and neurodevelopmental disabilities—including Autism—and other related needs requiring intensive academic and functional support throughout the school day. Programming is tailored to individual students and ranges from substantially separate instruction to supported inclusion in general education classrooms. The students currently in the program are among the most joyful, engaging, and delightful members of our school community, contributing positively to the spirit and culture of the building.
The program is designed to provide a safe and supportive educational environment in which students receive specialized instruction in academics, communication, social skills, and daily living skills needed to be contributing members of the school and community. A primary focus of the program is to develop the skills and foster the independence necessary to access the curriculum and participate meaningfully in the life of the school. Students’ individualized needs are met through a transdisciplinary approach using evidence-based teaching practices.The ideal candidate will demonstrate the initiative to proactively problem-solve, adapt materials, and seek innovative strategies to meet diverse learner needs across settings.
The Pathways program is supported by a transdisciplinary team that includes a Special Education Teacher, Speech-Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), School Counselor, General Education Teacher(s), and Paraprofessionals. The team implements individualized, data-driven instructional strategies tailored to each student’s needs. These approaches may include staff and peer modeling, task analysis, small group instruction, discrete trial training (DTT), naturalistic teaching strategies, collaborative group learning, and functional communication training (FCT).
Students have access to standards-based curricula with modifications and accommodations, as needed. If a student cannot access grade-level curriculum with modifications, specialized programs are used. When students receive curriculum at their instructional level and pace, they develop independence and self-esteem.Candidates should have a solid understanding of adapted curricula and be able to collaborate with general education and inclusion teachers to make academic content accessible and meaningful for all learners.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan effective specialized instruction and intervention for students on IEPs within the program
- Administer formal diagnostic assessments and tests for caseload students referred for three-year reevaluations. Administer ongoing progress monitoring, strategic monitoring and benchmark systems.
- Schedule, prepare for, and chair Team meetings for caseload students
- Write comprehensive progress reports and IEPs
- Collaborate with general education, paraprofessionals, and related service staff with respect to appropriate services, accommodations and modifications
- Seek out and promote meaningful inclusionary experiences for the students
- Provide ongoing positive communication with parents
- Collect and analyze student data against IEP goals
- Demonstrate initiative in adapting curriculum materials and instructional strategies to meet a wide range of learner needs
- Collaborate regularly with inclusion/general education teachers to support meaningful access to content across settings
- Train, supervise and plan for educational assistants to support students throughout the day
- Develop and maintain strong written and verbal communication with families, colleagues, and service provider
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree preferred;
- Must have a Massachusetts licensure in Moderate or Severe Special Needs through the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
- Must have demonstrated success with and be knowledgeable about current research-based interventions for children with significant disabilities
- Must possess demonstrated ability to develop positive behavior intervention plans; Experience/training with inclusive practices
- Experience with the administration and interpretation of a wide range of formal and informal diagnostic assessment and evaluation tools
- Excellent writing and communication skills required
Equal Opportunity Employer
Concord Public Schools and Concord-Carlisle Regional School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:
Special Education > Autism
Special Education > Life Skills
Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Welcome to the Ellen Garrison Building at Concord Middle School!
Concord Public Schools' mission is to educate all students as lifelong learners, creative thinkers, caring citizens, and responsible contributors in our increasingly diverse global society. We embrace our diverse community regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability— mental or physical, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. We welcome, respect, value, and encourage our employees, students, and families to share their culture with those they work, learn, and interact with to allow a greater sense of cultural humility for all. We understand the commitment it takes to cultivate healthy learning and working environments that balance psychological safety with accountability. Concord Public Schools are committed to hiring, mentoring and retaining a diverse staff. We are intentional about increasing the representation of diverse educators in teaching and leadership positions across our schools. We are relentless in our efforts to bolster equity in both academic and work spaces by fostering a culture of belonging while also ensuring our diverse employees and students have equitable access to resources and opportunities needed for their successes. Concord Public Schools do not exclude from participation, deny the benefits of, or otherwise discriminate against individuals on the basis of race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities (*race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles).
Job Requirements
At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
The Pathways program at Concord Middle School serves students with cognitive and intellectual impairments, neurological and neurodevelopmental disabilities—including Autism—and other related needs requiring intensive academic and functional support throughout the school day. Programming is tailored to individual students and ranges from substantially separate instruction to supported inclusion in general education classrooms. The students currently in the program are among the most joyful, engaging, and delightful members of our school community, contributing positively to the spirit and culture of the building.
The program is designed to provide a safe and supportive educational environment in which students receive specialized instruction in academics, communication, social skills, and daily living skills needed to be contributing members of the school and community. A primary focus of the program is to develop the skills and foster the independence necessary to access the curriculum and participate meaningfully in the life of the school. Students’ individualized needs are met through a transdisciplinary approach using evidence-based teaching practices.The ideal candidate will demonstrate the initiative to proactively problem-solve, adapt materials, and seek innovative strategies to meet diverse learner needs across settings.
The Pathways program is supported by a transdisciplinary team that includes a Special Education Teacher, Speech-Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), School Counselor, General Education Teacher(s), and Paraprofessionals. The team implements individualized, data-driven instructional strategies tailored to each student’s needs. These approaches may include staff and peer modeling, task analysis, small group instruction, discrete trial training (DTT), naturalistic teaching strategies, collaborative group learning, and functional communication training (FCT).
Students have access to standards-based curricula with modifications and accommodations, as needed. If a student cannot access grade-level curriculum with modifications, specialized programs are used. When students receive curriculum at their instructional level and pace, they develop independence and self-esteem.Candidates should have a solid understanding of adapted curricula and be able to collaborate with general education and inclusion teachers to make academic content accessible and meaningful for all learners.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan effective specialized instruction and intervention for students on IEPs within the program
- Administer formal diagnostic assessments and tests for caseload students referred for three-year reevaluations. Administer ongoing progress monitoring, strategic monitoring and benchmark systems.
- Schedule, prepare for, and chair Team meetings for caseload students
- Write comprehensive progress reports and IEPs
- Collaborate with general education, paraprofessionals, and related service staff with respect to appropriate services, accommodations and modifications
- Seek out and promote meaningful inclusionary experiences for the students
- Provide ongoing positive communication with parents
- Collect and analyze student data against IEP goals
- Demonstrate initiative in adapting curriculum materials and instructional strategies to meet a wide range of learner needs
- Collaborate regularly with inclusion/general education teachers to support meaningful access to content across settings
- Train, supervise and plan for educational assistants to support students throughout the day
- Develop and maintain strong written and verbal communication with families, colleagues, and service provider
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree preferred;
- Must have a Massachusetts licensure in Moderate or Severe Special Needs through the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
- Must have demonstrated success with and be knowledgeable about current research-based interventions for children with significant disabilities
- Must possess demonstrated ability to develop positive behavior intervention plans; Experience/training with inclusive practices
- Experience with the administration and interpretation of a wide range of formal and informal diagnostic assessment and evaluation tools
- Excellent writing and communication skills required
Equal Opportunity Employer
Concord Public Schools and Concord-Carlisle Regional School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:
Special Education > Autism
Special Education > Life Skills
Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Welcome to the Ellen Garrison Building at Concord Middle School!
Concord Public Schools' mission is to educate all students as lifelong learners, creative thinkers, caring citizens, and responsible contributors in our increasingly diverse global society. We embrace our diverse community regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability— mental or physical, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. We welcome, respect, value, and encourage our employees, students, and families to share their culture with those they work, learn, and interact with to allow a greater sense of cultural humility for all. We understand the commitment it takes to cultivate healthy learning and working environments that balance psychological safety with accountability. Concord Public Schools are committed to hiring, mentoring and retaining a diverse staff. We are intentional about increasing the representation of diverse educators in teaching and leadership positions across our schools. We are relentless in our efforts to bolster equity in both academic and work spaces by fostering a culture of belonging while also ensuring our diverse employees and students have equitable access to resources and opportunities needed for their successes. Concord Public Schools do not exclude from participation, deny the benefits of, or otherwise discriminate against individuals on the basis of race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities (*race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles).
Job Requirements
At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required