Extended Summer Program-(Grades PreK-12 Special Education Teachers

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Extended Summer Program (ESY)/Teacher:
  Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 1/27/2026
• Location:
  
  District-Wide
• Date Available:
  
  07/06/2026

Bedford Public Schools invites applications for the position of Extended School Year Summer Program Special Education Teacher – Severe Disabilities (7/6/26-8/7/26). This role will be district-wide and begin on 07/06/2026.

Special Education Teachers for Extended School Year prepare and instruct students in small groups and individualized work for reading and math per IEP goals.

• Ability to write IEP Goals and Objectives
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, standards, and strategies for educating children as established by the MA Department of Early Education and Care/DESE.
• Be familiar with the principles and standards established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (for preschool position).
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of district and school curriculum goals.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
• Plan instruction based upon explicit goals regarding what students should know and be able to do.
• Create or provide learning experiences that develop students' abilities and require the application of thinking and functional skills.
• Employ a variety of instructional strategies that consider individual learning styles and performance levels.
• Assess student learning on a regular basis using multiple forms of formative assessment in order to measure a child's functioning in the relevant developmental domains.
• Use formative and summative assessment data to inform instruction; provide reports of student progress as needed.
• Create a classroom-learning environment that is engaging, orderly, secure and appealing for students and in which mutual respect is shown.
• Communicate student progress and development to parents.
• Provide written assessments, referrals and evaluations when necessary for students with special needs. Participate in IEP meetings as required.
• Model learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for students.
• Attend staff or team meetings and serve on staff committees as necessary.
• Perform other such duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness for all students.
• Build positive relationships with students in support of their academic, functional, and social development.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provide timely progress reports.

• Master's Degree Preferred in Special Education
• Experience with ABA required
• Appropriate Massachusetts licensure

Per BEA and BPS contract

Bedford Public Schools are committed to hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse staff. We are relentless in our efforts to bolster equity, both academically and in the workplace, by fostering a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse employees and students have equitable access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive – personally, professionally, and academically.