Mid Level Special Education Teacher Jobs
Mid level special education teacher jobs call for professionals ready to own individualized education programs end to end, mentor paraprofessionals, and shape instructional decisions with minimal administrative oversight. Openings run across Education and Government & Public Sector, with employers like Hmong College Prep Academy, Burlington Public Schools, and HMONG COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY hiring at this level now.
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Long-Term Permanent Substitute Special Education High School Teacher - 2025/2026
Location:
Burlington High School
Job Goal:
The special education teacher coordinates and provides programming for children with disabilities instruction in academic, social language, motor, self-regulation, leisure, and life skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
1) Assess the capabilities and skills of each assigned student for instruction and seek means to assist each student in learning
effectively in the area assigned.
2) Design and implement programs using pull-out/inclusion for students eligible to receive Special Education services.
- This includes but is not limited to, academic, social/emotional, behavioral, and activities of daily living
- Collect data and use data to create specially designed plans and guide instruction
3) Conduct evaluations under the Special Education Laws and in such a manner as to:
- Review the educationally relevant information on students;
- Design and administer a relevant learning style and achievement assessment battery;
- Prepare a written report of findings;
- Summarize assessment findings and recommend pertinent educational strategies/programming at the TEAM meeting, which contributes to the development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
- Attend TEAM meetings of students evaluated.
4) Complete the paperwork process associated with special education including, but not limited to, the development of IEPs,
timelines and progress reports.
5) Advise and assist teachers in the diagnostic and remedial measures and specific procedures used in overcoming learning
difficulties or social maladjustments of students. Provides/implements modifications of curriculum materials to address the
learning difficulties of students.
- Oversee instructional assistants assigned to your Program
- Create their schedules to support students
- Train instructional assistants on student plans and programs
- Collaborate with instructional assistants to develop activities and lessons around targeted skills
- Collaborate with general education teachers, social workers, Team Chairpersons, School Psychologists, specialists, other related service providers, and outside agencies consulting with your program to support your students' overall developmental areas
6) Prepare and maintain such records as required or necessary to facilitate a flow of information among staff and others.
7) Communicate/consult with parents so as to:
- Keep parents informed of student progress;
- Involve parents, to the maximum extent possible, in efforts directed at IEP goal attainment and student success.
8) Develop a personal plan for professional development in collaboration with the Building Principal and Director of Special
Education.
9) Attend all professional meetings that are scheduled by the Superintendent of Schools or Director of Special Education, or building Principal.
10) Ensure that all Massachusetts Special Education Regulations are followed and implemented.
11) Perform any other duties as requested by the Director of Special Education and/or building team chair.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in special education preferred.
- DESE certification in moderate or severe special needs required.
- OG certification preferred
- Good organizational and communication skills, experience in delivering co-teaching, 1:1, and small group instruction.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience working with children diagnosed with disabilities as well as leadership experience/skills.
Compensation:
$125 per day until the teacher comes off the salary schedule. When the teacher comes off the salary schedule compensation will be in accordance with the Burlington Educators' Association Unit A contract
Start Date:
September 28, 2026 through the end of the 2026/2027 school year
Long-Term Permanent Substitute Special Education High School Teacher - 2025/2026
Location:
Burlington High School
Job Goal:
The special education teacher coordinates and provides programming for children with disabilities instruction in academic, social language, motor, self-regulation, leisure, and life skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
1) Assess the capabilities and skills of each assigned student for instruction and seek means to assist each student in learning
effectively in the area assigned.
2) Design and implement programs using pull-out/inclusion for students eligible to receive Special Education services.
- This includes but is not limited to, academic, social/emotional, behavioral, and activities of daily living
- Collect data and use data to create specially designed plans and guide instruction
3) Conduct evaluations under the Special Education Laws and in such a manner as to:
- Review the educationally relevant information on students;
- Design and administer a relevant learning style and achievement assessment battery;
- Prepare a written report of findings;
- Summarize assessment findings and recommend pertinent educational strategies/programming at the TEAM meeting, which contributes to the development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
- Attend TEAM meetings of students evaluated.
4) Complete the paperwork process associated with special education including, but not limited to, the development of IEPs,
timelines and progress reports.
5) Advise and assist teachers in the diagnostic and remedial measures and specific procedures used in overcoming learning
difficulties or social maladjustments of students. Provides/implements modifications of curriculum materials to address the
learning difficulties of students.
- Oversee instructional assistants assigned to your Program
- Create their schedules to support students
- Train instructional assistants on student plans and programs
- Collaborate with instructional assistants to develop activities and lessons around targeted skills
- Collaborate with general education teachers, social workers, Team Chairpersons, School Psychologists, specialists, other related service providers, and outside agencies consulting with your program to support your students' overall developmental areas
6) Prepare and maintain such records as required or necessary to facilitate a flow of information among staff and others.
7) Communicate/consult with parents so as to:
- Keep parents informed of student progress;
- Involve parents, to the maximum extent possible, in efforts directed at IEP goal attainment and student success.
8) Develop a personal plan for professional development in collaboration with the Building Principal and Director of Special
Education.
9) Attend all professional meetings that are scheduled by the Superintendent of Schools or Director of Special Education, or building Principal.
10) Ensure that all Massachusetts Special Education Regulations are followed and implemented.
11) Perform any other duties as requested by the Director of Special Education and/or building team chair.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in special education preferred.
- DESE certification in moderate or severe special needs required.
- OG certification preferred
- Good organizational and communication skills, experience in delivering co-teaching, 1:1, and small group instruction.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience working with children diagnosed with disabilities as well as leadership experience/skills.
Compensation:
$125 per day until the teacher comes off the salary schedule. When the teacher comes off the salary schedule compensation will be in accordance with the Burlington Educators' Association Unit A contract
Start Date:
September 28, 2026 through the end of the 2026/2027 school year
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Mid Level Special Education Teacher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level special education teacher job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just execution. Highlight IEPs you developed and managed independently, behavioral intervention plans you designed, and any caseload complexity you handled without close supervision. Tailor your resume to show measurable student outcomes rather than listing duties. Employers at this level want candidates who can walk into a classroom and lead from day one.
Which companies hire mid level special education teachers?
Companies hiring mid level special education teachers right now include Hmong College Prep Academy, Burlington Public Schools, and HMONG COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. School districts, specialized therapeutic schools, and education service agencies represent the bulk of employers actively seeking candidates at this experience level.
Are there remote mid level special education teacher jobs?
Yes, though most roles remain on-site due to the hands-on nature of the work. About 0% of mid level special education teacher openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve teletherapy, virtual IEP coordination, or curriculum development roles rather than direct classroom instruction.
How do I move up to a mid level special education teacher role?
Growth into a mid level role comes from deepening your specialization and taking on greater responsibility over time. Focus on building expertise in a specific disability category or instructional method, taking full ownership of IEP development, and documenting measurable student progress. Seeking out leadership opportunities within your team, such as guiding a paraprofessional or piloting a new intervention, signals readiness to move beyond entry level.
Which industries hire the most mid level special education teachers?
Mid Level special education teacher roles concentrate in Education and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate structured programs requiring experienced educators who can manage complex caseloads and meet federal compliance standards independently.