Special Education Teacher
Location: Essex County, MA
Position Type: Full-Time | School-Based | 2026-2027 School Year
Hours: 7:15am - 2:15pm
Pay: $51 - $58
Onward Education is partnering with a school district in Essex County, Massachusetts to find a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher to support students who benefit from targeted, specialized instruction while continuing to participate in the general education setting.
Position Overview
The Special Education Teacher provides small-group and/or individualized instruction to middle school students that are diagnosed with autism and/or intellectual delays. This is a great opportunity for a special education educator who enjoys providing targeted interventions, building strong student relationships, and collaborating with general education teachers to help students succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with students individually or in small groups based on their specific needs
- Provide targeted instruction in areas such as reading, writing, math, executive functioning, and social skills
- Reinforce and build skills that students may be struggling with in the general education classroom
- Develop and implement instruction aligned with students' IEP goals
- Monitor student progress and adjust instruction and interventions as needed
- Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and school staff
- Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to the development of student goals and services
- Maintain accurate documentation and progress-monitoring data
- Support students in becoming more independent and successful within the general education environment
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an educator who is:
- Licensed or certified in Special Education
- Experienced working with students with disabilities
- Comfortable providing both individual and small-group instruction
- Knowledgeable about IEPs, accommodations, and specialized instruction
- Collaborative and communicative with school teams
- Patient, compassionate, and student-centered
- Committed to helping students build academic skills and independence
Why Join Onward Education?
At Onward Education, we connect passionate educators with school communities where their skills and experience can make a meaningful impact. We are committed to supporting our educators throughout the hiring process and beyond.
Interested in learning more? Apply today to discuss this Resource Room opportunity with our team!
Employer Details:
- Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
- Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
- Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full-time temporary assignments.
- Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
- Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.
