Special Education Teacher AES

The teacher is the district's primary agent for instruction with responsibility for presenting the prescribed curriculum effectively and employing a diagnostic/prescriptive approach to identification and subsequent adaptation to the needs and interests of the students.

The duties commonly associated with the position include but are not limited to:

• maintaining up-to-date knowledge of curriculum content
• planning and assessment of instruction and curriculum
• maintaining classroom management
• planning and delivering effective instruction
• promoting high standards and expectations for student achievement
• communicating with students, parents, and other district employees to work on behalf of students
• promoting equity and appreciation of diversity

Pittsfield Public Schools Allendale Elementary School
- Pittsfield, Massachusetts

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Special Education Department
- Pittsfield, Massachusetts

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Job : 5981642

Final date to receive applications: Nov 18, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Nov 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 19, 2026

The teacher is the district's primary agent for instruction with responsibility for presenting the prescribed curriculum effectively and employing a diagnostic/prescriptive approach to identification and subsequent adaptation to the needs and interests of the students.

The duties commonly associated with the position include but are not limited to:

• maintaining up-to-date knowledge of curriculum content
• planning and assessment of instruction and curriculum
• maintaining classroom management
• planning and delivering effective instruction
• promoting high standards and expectations for student achievement
• communicating with students, parents, and other district employees to work on behalf of students
• promoting equity and appreciation of diversity

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Special Education >
Autism

Special Education >
Emotionally Disabled

Special Education >
Learning Disabled

Special Education >
Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education >
Multiple Disabilities

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• Bachelor's Degree required;
  Master's Degree preferred.
  MA DESE Teaching Certification Severe Disabilities All Levels
  Experience teaching elementary students who have multiple disabilities.
  Excellent communication skills; ability to work with a team of related service providers; willing to be trained in de-escalation and restraint techniques provided by the district.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Melissa Brites , Alternative Education Director
• 269 First Street
• Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201
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