Special Education Teacher STRIVE Program

Special Education Teacher STRIVE Program

• Job : 5844831
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Location: South Row Elementary School

The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for a Special Education Teacher for the STRIVE Program for the  School Year. This position provides elementary school students with emotional disabilities specialized instruction based on their individual Educational Plans. The primary responsibility is working with students with disabilities who require social and emotional support to access the curriculum. Services vary by student as determined by their IEPs and include instruction in the inclusion or a separate setting.

The program focuses on academic and social-emotional needs of the students assigned to this teacher as liaison.

The role requires strong collaboration with the BCBA, general education teachers, and related service providers. Consistent communication with parents and outside providers is required. The educator will write and implement behavior support plans, provide direct instruction of social skills, emotional regulation strategies, and executive functioning skills, and manage support staff. The position also involves managing scheduling of staff and students, using evidence-based assessment and intervention practices within a school setting.

• Experience working with students with emotional disabilities.
• 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.
• Work effectively with a team of professionals to coordinate services.
• Write quarterly 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.

• Master’s degree in special education from an accredited college or university (preferred).
• MA DESE Teaching License – K-8 Moderate Special Needs license required.
• Demonstrate ability to approach difficult students in a creative and thoughtful manner.
• Attend and collaborate at IEP/clinical meetings to provide behavioral, social, and academic guidance.
• Experience and training in de-escalation/physical intervention strategies.
• Communicate effectively with all team members to produce effective results for the students.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to meet identified student needs.
• In collaboration with the BCBA and based on IEP goals formulate & implement Behavioral Support Plans.
• Support student movement towards competency & model pro‑social behavior.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

South Row is currently the smallest elementary school in Chelmsford with a student population of approximately 420 students in grades K-4. We have four sections at each grade level with class sizes ranging from 20 to 25. South Row prides itself on a very happy and friendly school culture where all adults collaborate to help our students learn and grow. “Whatever it Takes” has become our unofficial school motto!

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• Amy Reese, Director of Student Support Services
• 230 North Road
• Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01824
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  Reesea.ma.us