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Elementary School Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher - Elementary - Intensive Autism Program

Job in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, 01085, USA
Listing for: Westfield Public Schools
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-03
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Elementary School, Special Education Teacher
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - ELEMENTARY - INTENSIVE AUTISM PROGRAM

Special Education Teacher
- Elementary
- Intensive Autism Program

Westfield Public Schools Paper Mill Elementary School
- Westfield, Massachusetts

Job Description

Westfield Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions in the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) program at Paper Mill Elementary School. RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of authorized administrators shall provide:

  • Direct instruction to students in program methodologies including but not limited to Applied Behavior Analysis and Discrete Trial Training.
  • Development of individualized curriculum and support with generalization.
  • Instruction of social skills curriculum and support with generalization.
  • Case management of all students' IEP services including development and implementation of goals and objectives, progress reporting.
  • Evaluate student progress based on work output and observation; determine goals, objectives and directions.
  • Close communication with parents; parent consultation as needed.
  • Consultation/collaboration with content area instructors, related service providers and consultants.
  • Development of behavior protocols and data collection.
  • Collaboration with transition coordinator and planning for post secondary goals.
  • Development of behavior protocols and data collection.
  • Consultation with teachers and administrators within larger school community to identify and develop increased opportunities for inclusion, and assist in the implementation of accommodations.
  • Maintain the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes.
  • Assist other professionals in resolving psychological, social, academic, and disciplinary problems of students.
  • Assist in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of students in the program.
  • Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the school day.
  • Prepare report cards, education records, IEP forms, classroom observation records and other forms.
  • Administer testing evaluation.
  • Implementation and knowledge of ABLLS assessment.
  • Participate in IEP meetings.
  • Spend appropriate time outside of regular school hours to prepare classes, assess student work, and perform ancillary duties.
  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools and/or their designee.
    • Job Requirements
    • QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Certified as a teacher of Moderate Disabilities and Elementary, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education OR
    • Certified as a teacher of Severe Disabilities, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
    • Experience with Autism/PPD/Asperger's at various levels of functioning (MR to cognitively normal) including those with behavior problems.
    • Those requirements as set forth under Federal and State Special Education Regulations.
    • Applied Behavior Analysis certification preferred.
      • 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 office. Work is moderate in nature with regular lifting of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds with some pulling and pushing or reaching above, generally of desk and file drawers.

      Frequent use of hands to operate keyboards and telephones an other office equipment and to finger and handle. Regular attendance, on site, is an essential function of this position.
    Contact Information
    • Michael Atkins, Principal
    • 148 Paper Mill Road
    • Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
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