Long-Term Substitute Preschool Special Education Teacher

Chelmsford Public Schools Chelmsford Integrated Preschool
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Job : 5951858

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 30, 2026

Chelmsford Public Schools
- Announcement of Vacancy for the 2026- 2027 School Year

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 Preschool Special Education Teacher

Assignment Dates: 10/30/2026- 04/30/2027 (Dates are subject to change)

Location:

CHIPS

Description:

DESE licensed teacher for a substantially separate preschool classroom. The preschool classroom is a setting that serves children with identified disabilities.

• Experience working with Special Education population.
• Certification in Early Childhood Education AND Moderate Disabilities preferred.
• Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) approach and techniques preferred.
• Experience working with preschool aged children with and without disabilities.
• Evaluating children to determine eligibility for special education.
• Developing and implementing IEPs in a substantially separate classroom setting.
• Data collection and writing of progress notes for students.
• Lesson planning and implementation.
• Collaborations with colleagues, including staff meetings and professional development.
• Other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the position and as assigned by the preschool coordinator.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: upto $200 Per Day

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher >
  Preschool
• Special Education >
  Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Chelmsford Integrated Preschool (CHIPS) provides meaningful education to developing young children. Our program addresses the whole child recognizing the importance of facilitating communication, the delight of imaginative play, the development of fine and gross motor skills, the acquisition of self help skills, and the all important foundations of literacy. Using the Massachusetts Preschool Curriculum Guidelines, children with and without special needs are exposed to a rich preschool environment.,

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.

• Appropriate DESE licensure
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Megan McGuirk , Preschool Coordinator
• 170 Dalton Road
• Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01824
• Phone:
• Email: mcguirkm.ma.us