ABA Focused Special Education Teacher - Bradford Elementary

ABA Focused Special Education Teacher - Bradford Elementary

Haverhill Public Schools, Bradford Elementary School, Haverhill, Massachusetts.

• Job : 5761014
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posting Date: Jun 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026
• Effective Date:  School Year
• Salary: $56,473 to $112,526

• Provides direct services for children in integrated and pullout settings as determined by IEPs.
• Develops modifications to assist students in the regular classrooms.
• Participates as a member of the evaluation team when appropriate.
• Evaluates children who have been referred, developing appropriate reports and IEPs as required.
• Trains classroom educational support personnel as necessary.
• Coordinates and arranges team meeting processes if requested.
• Works cooperatively with other personnel and parents.
• Possesses sound knowledge and understanding of the subject matter and pedagogy, engaging students in learning experiences.
• Possesses knowledge of developmental levels of students and provides differentiated learning experiences.
• Designs units of instruction with measurable outcomes and challenging tasks requiring higher‑order thinking.
• Designs well‑structured lessons with engaging strategies, pacing, and materials.
• Designs and administers a variety of informal and formal assessments.
• Analyzes results from assessments to adjust practice and implement interventions.
• Draws conclusions from a thorough analysis of assessment data to improve student learning.
• Shares conclusions with colleagues and seeks feedback on instructional practices.
• Provides descriptive feedback to students and families to encourage improvement.
• Defines high expectations for student work and effort, providing exemplars and rubrics.
• Uses motivational instructional practices to engage students.
• Applies tiered instruction and scaffolds for diverse learners.
• Creates a safe learning environment, using rituals and routines to prevent disruptive behaviors.
• Develops students’ interpersonal, group, and communication skills in diverse peer settings.
• Guides students to identify strengths, interests, and needs, encouraging academic risk‑taking.
• Uses strategies that affirm student differences related to background and identity.
• Responds appropriately to conflicts arising from differences in backgrounds and identities.
• Communicates specific standards for work, effort, and behavior.
• Models and reinforces mastery through effort rather than innate ability.
• Adapts instruction, materials, and assessments for inclusivity.
• Supports families to participate in classroom and community.
• Updates parents on curriculum and suggests learning support strategies.
• Provides clear expectations to parents.
• Engages in two‑way communication with families about performance.
• Responds promptly and respectfully to family communications.
• Reflects on lessons, units, and interactions to improve practices.
• Sets professional practice and learning goals based on self‑assessment and data.
• Seeks and applies ideas for improving practice from supervisors, colleagues, and PD.
• Collaborates on developing standards‑based units and interventions.
• Contributes ideas to planning and decision making at the school or grade level.
• Reinforces school wide behavior and learning expectations across contexts.
• Performs instruction and general duties as directed by school leadership.

• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities; SEI Endorsement required.
• Previous teaching or experience with children with moderate special needs preferred.
• Proficiency demonstrated through transcripts of undergraduate and/or graduate work; evidence of academic accomplishment is preferred.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered by the Superintendent of Schools.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Full‑Time

Competitive salary, GIC health plans, dental, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, auto and home insurance, wellness programs, employee assistance, credit union, 403(b) retirement, personal and sick days, tuition reimbursement.