Special Education Teacher

Date Posted: 6/24/2026

Location: District-Wide ALL Locations 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 requiringspecialized ABA supports within a small therapeutic learning environment. The program goal is toprovide students with the skill instruction they need to be successful. A strong background indesign 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.

Degree Preferred: Master

Experience Preferred: 3 Years Salary is in accordance with the Medford Teachers Association Contract:https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1748907946/mps02155org/ojucu0g0wo9axcmcc9e1/MTAFY26-FY28CBAJuly12025-August312028SignedMay192025CorrectedJune22025.pdf