Special Education Teacher -PREK LTS

Marblehead Public Schools seeks a compassionate, skilled, and collaborative Special Education Teacher to lead an Integrated PreK Classroom serving students ages 3-5 years old. This program is designed to support students with disabilities and without, The appropriate candidate will have a love of educating all students. The learning is through a highly structured, relationship-centered environment that fosters academic growth, emotional regulation, and increased access to inclusive educational experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Student Learning & Instruction

• Provide individualized, whole group and small-group specialized instruction aligned with students' IEPs and the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for PREK.
• Design and implement engaging, differentiated lessons that support both academic achievement and social-emotional development.
• Create a structured, predictable, and supportive learning environment that promotes self-regulation, resilience, and student independence.
• Utilize evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices to support diverse learning needs.

Social-Emotional & Behavioral Support

• Utilize trauma-informed, restorative, and developmentally appropriate approaches to support student success.
• Employ proactive de-escalation strategies and crisis intervention techniques when needed.
• Foster students' social-emotional competencies, including self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, responsible decision-making, and social awareness.
• Collect and analyze behavioral and social-emotional data to inform instruction and intervention planning, if needed.

IEP Development & Progress Monitoring

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Maintain accurate documentation of student progress, academic performance, and behavioral growth.
• Prepare reports and participate in Team meetings, evaluations, and annual reviews.

Collaboration & School Community

• Contribute positively to a collaborative school culture grounded in inclusion, belonging, and high expectations for all students.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with families to build strong home-school partnerships.
• Collaborate closely with general education teachers, related service providers, school counselors, behavior specialists, administrators, and families to provide comprehensive student support.
• Supervise and support educational support professionals in implementing instructional and behavioral interventions.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all district, state, and federal regulations, including FERPA.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or Assistant Superintendent of Student Services.