9 jobs found in Wakefield

Job Description Position Summary The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for performing standard accounts payable functions while also supporting the financial administration and compliance of school district grants. This role ensures timely and accurate processing of invoices, maintains financial records, and assists in tracking and reporting grant expenditures in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable Functions Process invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests in a timely and accurate manner Verify approvals, coding, and supporting documentation for all expenditures Prepare and process checks, ACH payments, deposits and warrant runs Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies Maintain vendor files, including W-9s and related documentation Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain positive relationships Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes Ensure compliance...

Job Description POSITION: Special Education Teacher - Autism Program LOCATION: Dolbeare Elementary School QUALIFICATIONS : Current MA DESE Special Education license Master's degree in Special Education preferred OVERVIEW: Wakefield Public Schools is seeking a compassionate and skilled Special Education Teacher to join our STRIVE Program at Woodville Elementary School. STRIVE is our districtwide substantially separate program designed to meet the needs of students with Autism through highly individualized, evidence-based instruction. This position is for a Kindergarten classroom serving six students, each with unique strengths and varying inclusion opportunities as outlined in their IEPs. The program is supported by a BCBA who collaborates closely with classroom staff to develop, implement, and refine Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies. Our STRIVE classrooms also benefit from robust paraprofessional support, ensuring a high staff-to-student ratio...

Job Description Overview: Wakefield Public Schools is seeking a talented BCBA to join our team. This position is a full time position. Since this position may be across multiple locations within the district, the ability to transport yourself between schools within the day is important. Qualification: Hold a valid certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Experience supporting children with social-emotional and/or behavior challenges Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders Responsibilities: Work collaboratively with school staff and IEP teams to provide support and coaching Consult with parents as needed for behavioral issues across home and/or school settings Provide training of paraprofessionals and faculty on behavior plans/ recommendations, de-escalation skills, and understanding behaviors. Training may also...

Job Description Summary: Wakefield Public Schools seeks a highly qualified Elementary Special Education Coordinator to join our dedicated team. Wakefield has four elementary schools: two larger schools with approximately 450 students each and two smaller schools with approximately 220 students each. Working alongside another Elementary Special Education Coordinator, the person in this position will monitor compliance with special education processes, supervise and support specialized programming, and evaluate personnel. In addition, this position will play a key role in curriculum development and implementation, ensuring high-quality, standards-aligned instruction across special education programs. Duties & Responsibilities: Collaborate with school and district administrators, instructional leaders, and special education staff to ensure the provision of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Oversee special education...

Job Description SUMMARY: Wakefield Public Schools is seeking a passionate and dedicated School Nurse to cover the needs of all the schools across the district with a primary location at the Woodville Elementary. This position is for 5 full days per week position QUALIFICATIONS: Registered Nurse (RN) license in MA DESE license as a School Nurse highly preferred CPR and First Aid certification. Experience in pediatric or school nursing is highly desirable. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide comprehensive health care to students, including first aid and emergency care. Administer prescribed medications and maintain accurate records. Conduct health screenings and assessments for vision, hearing, and developmental issues. Develop and implement individual health care plans for students with special medical needs. Monitor and manage communicable diseases, following public health guidelines. Maintain student health records in compliance with...

Job Description Role: High School Kitchen Manager (Food Services) Job Description: As the Kitchen Manager, you will oversee all aspects of our high school's kitchen operations, ensuring efficient and high-quality breakfast and lunch service for approximately ~900 students. You will lead a team (including an Assistant Kitchen Manager) and ensure strict compliance with health and safety regulations. Reporting to the Food Services Director and Food Services Coordinator, your goal is to deliver nutritious meals while maintaining fiscal responsibility and high standards of student satisfaction. Responsibilities: Meal Planning & Compliance: Plan and execute nutritious, appealing meals that align with USDA guidelines and student preferences. Team Leadership: Supervise kitchen staff, including the Assistant Kitchen Manager; provide consistent training and professional development. Operational Coordination: Oversee food preparation and cooking schedules to...

Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: Wakefield Public Schools is seeking a qualified and collaborative Special Education Teacher to join the integrated preschool program at the Doyle Early Childhood Center, located at Greenwood Elementary School. This educator will provide direct, developmentally appropriate instruction to preschool-aged students with diverse learning needs within an inclusive classroom setting. The role requires strong collaboration with general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families to support each child's growth across developmental domains. The successful candidate will design and implement instruction aligned with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and systematically monitor progress through ongoing data collection and analysis. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT : School Year SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience per teachers' contract REPORTS TO: Erin Manzi, Principal, Doyle Early Childhood Center...

Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: Lead special education teacher for the preschool STRIVE Program, which serves students on the Autism Spectrum in a substantially separate setting. Collaboration and consultation with the BCBA, general education teachers, therapists, administrators, and parents will be integral to this role. A successful candidate will monitor student progress with relevant data and design instruction to meet students' academic, social/emotional, and behavioral needs. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT : School Year SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience per teachers' contract REPORTS TO: Erin Manzi, Principal, Doyle Early Childhood Center PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and implement high-quality Individualized Education Plans (IEPs); Maintain accurate and current documentation; create lesson plans aligned with the curriculum Frameworks to ensure skill building; Implement Applied Behavioral Analysis techniques; Create data...

Job Description POSITION TITLE: Grade 8 Science Teacher LOCATION : Galvin Middle School, Wakefield, MA TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: School Year SALARY: Per Contract REPORTS TO: Principal POSITION SUMMARY: The Grade 8 Science Teacher will teach five sections as part of a four-teacher team. We are seeking an educator who is familiar with phenomena-based science curricula and committed to student-centered instruction. The teacher should foster curiosity, joy, and a love of learning while guiding students to engage in science and engineering practices through discussion, investigation, and evidence-based reasoning. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence, believes all students can grow and succeed, and engages collaboratively with colleagues to support teaching and learning. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Deliver high-quality science instruction to middle school students using district-approved curricula and aligned...