Rise Special Education Teacher - Elementary

RISE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - ELEMENTARY

Westfield Public Schools, Westfield River Elementary School – Westfield, Massachusetts.
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled.

• Job : 5411036
• Posted: Oct 18, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full-time

Westfield Public Schools is seeking an additional qualified applicant for one (1) RISE Special Education Teacher position at Westfield River Elementary School.

• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Prepare individualized education plans.
• Collaborate with school‑based related service providers.
• Collaborate with the team on curriculum and student needs.
• Assess educational needs of students by using standardized tools, running records and other informal assessments.
• Maintain complete records of re‑evaluation periods, required student documentation and parent communication.
• Integrate technology into instruction.
• Provide differentiated instruction to students as needed.
• Implement school, district and department policies.
• Create and manage effective communication with parents of special education students.
• Create and follow goals and objectives for IEPs, write quarterly progress reports and follow behavior plans with integrity.
• Follow the Westfield Public Schools code of conduct for the classroom, which is consistent with established administrative policies and develops rules of classroom behavior that are enforced in a fair and just manner.
• Plan and supervise assignments for classroom paraprofessionals.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of schools and/or their designee.

Building Principal and Special Education Program Supervisor

The salary and terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract. Step placement will be based on the information as submitted in the application.

Performance on this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation. This position is subject to funding.

• Special Education >
  Mild/Moderate Disabilities
• Special Education >
  Severe/Profound Disabilities

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Certified or certifiable as a teacher of Moderate or Severe Disabilities, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
  • Experience with functional assessments (FBA) and behavioral intervention plans (BIP’s).
  • Knowledge of multi‑grade elementary curriculum.
  • Ability to provide direct teaching and ABA experience preferred.
  • Strong classroom management skills and ability to lead staff.
  • Those requirements as set forth under Federal and State Special Education Regulations.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  Work is generally conducted within school building. Ability to travel throughout the school building is necessary. Position involves sitting and the ability to travel from one place to another within the classroom. Work is light in nature with regular lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds with some pulling and pushing or reaching above, generally of desk and file drawers.
  
  Frequent use of hands to operate keyboards and telephones and other office equipment.

  Westfield Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

  Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

• 1. Describe the skills or attributes you believe are necessary to be outstanding when working with student support services.
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
• 2. How would you address a wide range of academic levels in your classroom?
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)

• Jill Phelan
• 34 Western Ave
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone:
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