Special Education Teacher

  • Path 6355

    Norfolk County, Massachusetts

  • Group 6411

    $50 - $57 per hour

  • Group 6412

    Contract

  • Group 6413

    On-Site

  • Group 6413

    Job ID: 82612

  • Group 6426

    Posted today

Onward Search Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation's top schools. We're partnering with an exceptional school district in Norfolk County, MA searching for a Special Education Teacher to support elementary-aged students for the extended 2026 school year.

In this role, you'll provide individualized instruction for elementary-aged students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. You'll foster academic, communication, and social-emotional growth and collaborate with staff and families and create engaging, inclusive learning experiences that support student growth and success.


Position Details:

  • Location: In-person in Norfolk County, MA (no hybrid or remote options available)
  • Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Grade Levels: Elementary, K-5th Grade
  • Start Date: July 6th, 2026
  • End Date: August 6th, 2026


Responsibilities:

  • Deliver individualized, IEP-aligned instruction to elementary students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a sub-separate classroom, targeting academic, behavioral, communication, and social-emotional development.
  • Implement structured, evidence-based practices to support skill acquisition, self-regulation, and engagement across the school day.
  • Differentiate instruction and classroom activities to accommodate diverse learning profiles, sensory needs, communication abilities, and executive functioning skills.
  • Utilize positive behavior supports and proactive intervention strategies to reduce challenging behaviors and promote independence, routine adherence, and peer interaction.
  • Collaborate with paraprofessionals, related service providers, and families to ensure consistent implementation of IEPs, behavior plans, and individualized supports.
  • Monitor and document progress toward IEP goals using data collection systems, adjusting instruction and interventions to support measurable student growth and generalization of skills.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Primary/Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.
  • Professional teaching license with a Special Education endorsement from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
  • Experience teaching elementary-aged students with diverse learning needs in the classroom setting; experience with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder preferred.


What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay and benefits package.

  • Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.

  • Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.

  • Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.

  • Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.


Why Apply?
If you're passionate about creating positive change and supporting students' success, this is the opportunity for you! Work alongside a dedicated team of educators and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.

Ready to join us? Apply today - we can't wait to hear from you!

 

About Onward Education

Onward Education is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider. We work with K-12 schools to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

 

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

 

Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at info@onwardedu.com.

 

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

 

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Education is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Alex.com, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive a text or email invitation from Alex, our virtual interviewer, to learn more about your qualifications.

To learn more about the platform, visit https://www.alex.com/.

 

Job Seeker Scam Alert

We’ve become aware of fraudulent recruiters impersonating Onward Education representatives to collect personal or financial information from potential job seekers. Please be advised, we will only communicate with our talent through verified email addresses such as @onwardedu and will never reach out through Gmail or any other public domains. You can learn more about potential threats and how to protect yourself by visiting our job seeker scam alert page.

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