Special Education Teacher ASD Classroom

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.5 Special Education Teacher for ASD Classroom — Wakefield Public Schools Doyle Early Childhood Center, Wakefield, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps

Job : 5612114

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

Lead special education teacher for the preschool STRIVE Program, which serves students on the Autism Spectrum in a substantially separate setting. Collaboration and consultation with the BCBA, general education teachers, therapists, administrators, and parents will be integral to this role. A successful candidate will monitor student progress with relevant data and design instruction to meet students’ academic, social/emotional, and behavioral needs.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
School Year

SALARY RANGE:
Commensurate with experience per teachers’ contract

REPORTS TO:

Erin Manzi, Principal, Doyle Early Childhood Center

• Develop and implement high-quality Individualized Education Plans (IEPs);
• Maintain accurate and current documentation; create lesson plans aligned with the curriculum Frameworks to ensure skill building;
• Implement Applied Behavioral Analysis techniques;
• Create data management techniques to collect and analyze data for the purpose of tracking academic, behavioral, and functional skill progress and adjust instruction practices based on data;
• Implement assistive technology devices and programs for communication and learning;
• Perform evaluations for eligibility for Special Education;
• Complete informal and formal diagnostic assessments and make recommendations for IEP programming and scheduling based on results;
• Frequent and ongoing parent communication and collaboration to support student success.
• Participate in and, at times, lead special education meetings with the purpose of developing IEPs specific to the needs of students;
• Ensure compliance with all aspects of student IEPs
• Lead and support paraprofessionals assigned to the program to support students in small group and inclusion settings. Provide specific direction related to approach and progress monitoring.

• Special Education Teacher Certification, Severe Disabilities license highly preferred
• Experience working with students with Autism and/or Communication Disorders who require specially designed academic and therapeutic support. ABA experience highly preferred.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills (communication, problem-solving, collegiality, collaboration)
• Strong organizational skills and willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of students.
• Advocate for student needs and support changes to student schedules, curriculum content and format and therapeutic approach based on student progress and data collection.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $31,651 to $59,659 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education >
Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education >
Autism

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• HR Department Wakefield Public School
• 60 Farm Street
• Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880
• Phone:
• Email: HR

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