Preschool Teacher
Listed on 2026-07-18
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School
Easton Public Schools Blanche
A. Ames Elementary - North Easton, Massachusetts
Job : 5826463
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $54,654 to $110,057 Per Year
Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Preschool
GENERAL DUTIES:
Instructs students in preschool activities across all developmental areas, including language, social/emotional, academic and behavioral growth. Develops, implements and monitors the effectiveness of Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) for students who have been found eligible for special education services.
REPORTS TO:
Building Principal, Special Education Coordinator and Director of Special Services
A. Ames Elementary
VISION STATEMENT The Easton Public School System educates children to become motivated, lifelong learners who are confident and creative individuals, function to their full potential, understand and value individual differences, and are contributing members of their community able to meet the challenges of a global society.
Job RequirementsQualifications:
- Dual Licensure Required
- Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certification in Early Childhood
- Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certification Moderate Special Needs
- Experience working in an early elementary setting within a public school
- Knowledge and understanding of Massachusetts Early Childhood Learning Standards, Social/Emotional Preschool Learning Standards and Special Education laws and regulations
- Demonstrated ability to embed assistive technology into daily instruction, working knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, IPADs and other technology
- Experience working with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for Students with Disabilities
Responsibilities:
- Provide a tiered system of support, services and differentiated instruction and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
- Participate in Child Find Screenings, Student Intervention Team meetings and Special Education TEAM meetings.
- Evaluate students using a range of assessment tools to determine students' learning needs, interpret assessment scores and write evaluation reports for eligibility determination, annual reviews and re-evaluations.
- Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEP) in accordance with state regulations and district procedures; comply with all procedural requirements of Special Education law and regulations; maintain thorough, confidential and up to date records for individual students receiving special education services.
- Provide specially designed instruction accommodations and modifications as indicated in students’ IEPs in order to provide a FAPE in the least restrictive environment.
- Develop effective data collection systems in order to report on student progress toward IEP goals; monitor and evaluate student outcomes and provide documentation of targeted interventions and students’ skill development.
- Direct and support paraprofessional to maximize inclusive opportunities and promote students’ skill development and positive growth.
- Consult and collaborate with classroom teachers and parents regularly regarding strategies and approaches to facilitate students' academic, communication, and social skills in an educational environment or for home reinforcement.
- Participate in curriculum planning and other building and department activities within the school and the district; promote a school atmosphere and environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of all students.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or designee.
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information- Erin Finn , Assistant Principal
- 50 Spooner Street
- North Easton, Massachusetts 02356
- Phone:
- Email: efinn.ma.us
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