Preschool Special Education Teacher

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Preschool Special Education Teacher

Principal and/or Director of Special Education

The Simonian Center for Early Learning is seeking a 1.0 FTE Preschool Special Education Teacher to begin in the 2026‑27 school year. The teacher will work in an inclusive early childhood classroom, developing special and general education students' success in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual instruction within established curriculum guidelines;

collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators to address instructional and classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and progress.

Full‑time

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the designated locations and times.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interest.
• Establishes and maintains pupil‑teacher relationships conducive to effective teaching and learning.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere; encourages students to set and maintain behavior standards.
• Participates in planning of curriculum goals and relevant student performance objectives; guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
• Establishes clear objectives for lessons, units, projects, and communicates them to students; helps students develop individual learning goals and objectives.
• Develops instructional materials, activities, and lessons, with modifications and accommodations appropriate for individual students, considering cognitive levels and age‑appropriateness.
• Evaluates individual student accomplishment of goals and objectives, records progress, and adjusts learning activities accordingly.
• Identifies pupil needs, makes appropriate referrals, and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Works with guidance specialists, staff members, parents, and outside agencies to assist students with special needs.
• Works with parents/caregivers of individual children to guide growth and development.
• Demonstrates understanding of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core State Standards.
• Participates in ongoing professional development activities related to student population and certification areas.
• Communicates regularly with parents/caregivers by newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Is available for education‑related purposes outside instructional hours.
• Properly utilizes and conserves physical facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Assists in operating the school as a community of cooperative and constructive members.
• Integrates technology within instruction to increase student comprehension and interest.
• Maintains understanding of philosophies and principles used in District‑wide programs.

• Supervises the classroom and students.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Superintendent may waive or modify the qualification requirements.

• Understands and delivers curriculum areas, including determining appropriate entry levels for MA Curriculum Frameworks and Guidelines for Preschool and Kindergarten Learning Experiences.
• Adapts classroom work for individualized education programs (IEPs) and all learning styles.
• Plans and implements activities to meet the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social needs of students.
• Provides tools and resources for children to explore during learning and play.
• Monitors and supports individual needs.
• Implements IEP, collects data for goals, and attends annual IEP meetings.
• Maintains safe, clean, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environments; enforces rules of behavior for children.
• Maintains confidentiality and high…