Kindergarten Teacher - Special Education

Teacher - Kindergarten - Special Education

Chicopee Public Schools Belcher Elementary School – Chicopee, Massachusetts

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Job : 5672024

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Title: Teacher – Special Education

Type: Contract Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement

Salary: Per Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement

Reports To: Building Principal

Objective: The primary function of a special education teacher is to deliver the district curriculum in multiple ways that promote student learning and achievement while accounting for the special and diverse needs of special education students.

• Organize and structure the assigned classroom.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers, instructors, coordinators, and administration to support the overall needs of the students.
• Plan and supervise the classroom schedule.
• Develop and implement curriculum plans.
• Coordinate the roles of paraprofessionals, cooperating teachers, and other ancillary personnel.
• Facilitate the development of new skills with assigned paraprofessionals.
• Maintain open and ongoing communication with each child’s case worker and interdisciplinary team members.
• Identify needed materials and equipment pursuant to educational plans.
• Directly supervise paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.
• Ensure the education of each student is consistent with the goals and objectives of the IEP.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of each student’s functioning level.
• Draft IEP and progress notes.
• Complete and distribute progress notes detailing each student’s progress toward meeting their IEP goals.
• Participate in IEP meetings, clinics, and in‑services.
• Implement all required activities, testing, and reporting of MCAS as directed by state guidelines, regulations, and district protocols.
• Develop communication systems for each child with guidance of a consultant when needed.
• Maintain ongoing communication with each student’s parent/legal guardian regarding educational needs and progress.
• Attend regular meetings with consultants who serve the program.
• Regularly communicate with ancillary personnel involved with each child.
• Communicate with nursing staff to ensure sound practices and stay updated on the student’s medical status.
• Physically manage students’ educational and personal care needs, including lifting, positioning, and changing.
• Cooperate and remain flexible to work with other departments for smooth transitions of students between departments.
• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs.
• Maintain liaison with students, families, support personnel, and agencies to ensure students’ needs are continually met.
• Provide limited personal care to students when required.
• Stand on one’s feet for extended periods of time as needed.
• Counsel students when adjustment and academic problems arise and refer them to other services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal, administration, or the superintendent of schools.

• Prepare class objectives and outlines that align with the district‑approved curriculum.
• Administer, correct, and analyze student assessments.
• Use assessment findings to develop lessons.
• Instruct students on rules of conduct and expected behaviors.
• Manage the class and other students wherever located, whether on campus or off‑campus.
• Inform parents or guardians of their student’s academic performance and behavior.
• Maintain records of attendance and grades as required by school.
• Plan, organize, and deliver differentiated instruction in line with district curriculum.
• Provide timely feedback to students, parents, and guardians on evaluations.
• Use techniques and strategies that promote critical, creative, and evaluative thinking skills.
• Maintain a learning environment that is both physically and emotionally safe.
• Communicate effectively with fellow staff members and school administration.

• Assist in the communication and enforcement of federal and state laws, regulations, and district policies and procedures.
• Work cooperatively with school…