Special Education Teacher

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Chelmsford Public Schools – Harrington Elementary School – North Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Starting date: Aug 25, 2025

Job : 5182264

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 05, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

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 staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position: Special Education Teacher

Location: Harrington Elementary School

• 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 teachers 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.) to 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

Job Categories: Special Education >
General Special Education

The Charles

D. Harrington Elementary School is one of four elementary schools within the Chelmsford Public School District. Our school serves over 500 students in kindergarten through grade four. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment where all students can achieve success. Our school community prides itself on educating the whole child and putting the needs of students first.

Whether in the classroom, performing for guests, or playing at recess, we are constantly learning and growing.

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.

• Successful candidates will hold a Master’s degree in special education from an accredited college or university.
• MA DESE Teaching License – Pre‑K to 8 Moderate Special Needs license required.
• Experience in modifying and adapting curriculum to ensure 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.

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

• 1. Please share some examples of how you collaborate with other professionals in a school setting.
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces).
• 2.
  
  A) How did you hear about this open position?
  
  B) Have you previously been employed by Chelmsford Public Schools? If yes, please list previous position(s).
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces).

• Please do NOT contact this employer regarding job postings that have closed.

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