4 principal jobs found in Wakefield, MA

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 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...