Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher STRIVE Program

Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher STRIVE Program

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job : 5779101

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 12, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $200 to $200 Per Day

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Middle Grades;
Special Education >
General Special Education

Location: Parker Middle School, Chelmsford, Massachusetts

The 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:
Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher (STRIVE Program)

Assignment Dates: 08/31/26- 10/09/26 (Dates are subject to change)

General Description:

The primary responsibility of this position is working with middle school students with disabilities who require social & emotional therapeutic support to access the curriculum. Services vary by student in an inclusive or separate setting. Programming will focus on the academic and social-emotional needs of the students assigned to this teacher as liaison. This position requires strong collaboration with the BCBA, general education teachers and related service providers with whom students are shared.

Consistent communication with parents and outside providers is required. Training and experience writing and implementing behavior support plans. Understanding of de-escalation techniques, PBIS, and social thinking curriculum. This teaching position provides middle school students with emotional disabilities specialized instruction based upon their individual Educational Plans. Direct instruction of social skills and emotional regulation strategies required. The position will require the successful candidate to work to facilitate instruction specific to the needs of the assigned students.

This position includes the use of evidence-based assessment and intervention practices in the prevention, assessment, intervention, and program design efforts that are integrated within a school. In this role, the special educator must also be able to manage support staff, work collaboratively with various service providers and oversee the scheduling of staff and students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand classroom management theories and methods including strategies for individual behavior management, crisis prevention, intervention, de-escalation techniques, and balancing classroom management with academic teaching strategies.
• Understand the aspects of schedule, routines, and transitions that promote development and learning.
• Design, supervise and implement students’ IEP plans.
• Develop curriculum modifications and adaptations, and provide training to assure implementation in the general education classroom.
• 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 teachers and related service providers.
• Write progress reports for IEP goals that are data based on student performance.
• Undertake various diagnostic testing that identifies student capabilities and recognizes student progress on a timely basis.

• DESE certification as a moderate special needs teacher either N-9 or 5-12.
• Knowledge of the special education process, state and federal regulations.
• Experience working with students with emotional disabilities preferred.
• Experience completing academic evaluations such as WIAT-4 and/or WJ-III.
• Ability to implement interventions consistently.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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.

• Joshua Blagg, Principal
• 75 Graniteville Road
• Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01863
• Phone:
• Email: blaggj.ma.us