Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Job : 5731186

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

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

Position: Special Education Teacher

Location: Harrington Elementary School

Description:

• Design, supervise and implement students’ IEP plans
• Instruct students using specialized curriculum programs/methodology
• 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-III, 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

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $61,142 to $114,820 Per Year

• Hold a Master’s degree in special education from an accredited college or university
• MA DESE Teaching License – PreK-8 Moderate Special Needs license required
• Experience supporting/servicing students on the Autism Spectrum
• Experience providing inclusion services and small group pull‑out instruction
• 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

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.

• Robert Asselin, Principal, Harrington Elementary
• 120 Richardson Road
• North Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01863
• Phone:
• Email: asselinr.ma.us