Special Education Teacher, Lower RISE

Location: Northbridge Public Schools New Northbridge Elementary School - Whitinsville, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Immediately

Job : 5247875

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 20, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

The Lower RISE Teacher will deliver specialized instruction and support to students ages 3-5 years old using behavioral and ABA methodologies. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing data-driven lesson plans, monitoring student progress, and collaborating with parents, colleagues, and related service providers to create and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to meet individual student needs.

• Apply curriculum content/instruction including behavioral and ABA approaches; plan lessons and align assessment of student learning; monitor students’ understanding and adjust instruction using data-driven techniques.
• Collaborate with the Special Education Department Head/Team Chairperson, related service providers, and parents/guardians to develop and implement IEPs addressing students’ needs.
• Instruct students in basic foundation and living skills appropriate to functioning level, age, and school community.
• Function as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide an integrated approach to therapy.
• Collaborate with related service providers to coordinate program needs of assigned students and ensure accommodations and modifications are made in the general curriculum and school environment.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives, including leading small-group sessions with students.
• Provide continuous progress monitoring of student growth using data and assessments to support data collection for purposes of progress reports and placement.
• Analyze individual student data and use that information to develop measurable goals and objectives and corresponding lessons.
• Collaborate as needed with community agencies to ensure appropriate programming and coordination.
• Integrate specialized equipment such as audio-visual materials, computers, and adaptive equipment.
• Proactively communicate with teacher colleagues and school administrators regarding the academic program, requirements, progress, and status of each student.
• Engage in consistent two-way communication with parents/guardians to keep them apprised of student progress and gather feedback and information to support student learning and well-being.
• Collaborate with the BCBA to develop and implement behavior support plans and monitor Instructional Assistants conducting such plans.
• Create a daily schedule/lesson plans incorporating Instructional Assistants.
• Plan and supervise Instructional Assistants in day-to-day instruction and data collection methods.
• Prepare materials to be used during the students’ Extended School Year (ESY).
• Participate in all required professional development events.
• Participate in all required school meetings to improve curricula and extracurricular activities.
• Maintain appropriate DESE licensure.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and/or Early Childhood Coordinator.

• DESE licensure required – Mild/Moderate Special Needs.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

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