Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Chelmsford Public Schools Parker Middle School - Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

• Job : 5182394
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 23, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 25, 2025

Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position: Middle School Special Education Teacher – Moderate Disabilities

Location: Parker Middle School - (1.0)

Position Type: Full-time

• Design, supervise and implement students’ IEP plans
• Instruct students using specialized curriculum
• Develop curriculum modifications and adaptations
• Participate in IEP Team meetings
• Write effective IEPs for students
• Collect and analyze student data and monitor student progress
• Effectively work with a team of professionals to coordinate services
• Consult with general education teacher and related service providers
• Assist classroom teachers with instructional strategies to facilitate inclusion
• Write quarterly progress reports for IEP goals that are data based on student performance
• Administer various diagnostic achievement assessments (WIAT-4, Woodcock Johnson IV, Key Math, GORT 5, CTOPP, etc.) that identify student capabilities as part of initial and reevaluation for students
• Write effective evaluation reports summarizing findings and making recommendations for assigned students

The Parker Middle School staff is committed to the unique development of each child. We recognize the distinct social, emotional, and physical needs of early adolescence and strive to give our students a sense of belonging in a dynamic learning environment. We embrace a shared responsibility with the students, parents and the community for students to reach their individual academic potentials by demonstrating the value of learning, promoting respect, encouraging wise choices, and setting high expectations for student achievement.

Chelmsford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

• Successful candidates will hold a Master’s degree in special education from an accredited college or university
• MA DESE Teaching License – PreK-8 or 5-12 Moderate Special Needs license is required
• Training and experience with specialized reading programs (OG, Wilson, LIPS, etc.) preferred or willing to be trained
• Experience in modifying and adapting curriculum to assure students can access the curriculum
• Ability to effectively consult and work collaboratively with various service providers and support staff
• Solid organizational skills
• Experience with IEP development is required
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• 1. Share examples of how you work as part of a team with different service providers.
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
• 2.
  1) How did you hear about this open position?
  2) Have you previously been employed by Chelmsford Public Schools? If yes, please list previous position(s).
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)

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