Special Education Teacher - Elementary CLEAR

Special Education Teacher
- Elementary CLEAR

West Springfield Public Schools Coburn Elementary
- West Springfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

The following position is available in the West Springfield Public School system beginning with the 2026/2027 school year:
Special Education Teacher - CLEAR Program, Coburn Elementary School.

• As an Special Education Teacher, you would be in a classroom to support students with both group work and individually in our 1:1
  -or 2:1 student to staff ratio classroom
• In addition to working with students, there will be time devoted to training, meetings and student case management to best support the students we serve working with the BCBA and other staff professionals
• Implement teaching protocols and behavior support plans
• Work in a fast-paced educational environment
• Deliver student instruction using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
• Assist paraprofessionals in the implementation of student specific instructional programs.
• Oversee the recording and analyzing of data
• Provide case management
• Manage behavioral crisis and interventions
• Depending on grade level MCAS portfolios will be required and a solid knowledge of MCAS Portfolio development will be required (there is training on this)

• Moderate to Severe Special Needs PreK-8 DESE certification
• A strong background in working with students with Autism is preferred.
• SEI Endorsement

Safety Care Training will be provided by the district.

Schedule:

Full-time, 10 months, during the school year.

Salary:
Per Unit A Contract (salary range: $53,939.00 - $)

Position Type:
Full-time

Special Education >
Autism

Special Education >
Behavior Specialist / EBD

West Springfield Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis.of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran’sstatus, sexual orientation, genetic information, neurodiversity, gender identity or expression,marital status, or any other class protected by state, federal, or local laws. Equal Opportunity applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer,termination, layoff, compensation, benefits and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• David Drugan
• 115 Southworth Street
• West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089
• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email: ddrugan