Elementary Special Education Teacher; K-8

Elementary Special Education Teacher (K-8)

Central Massachusetts Collaborative - Worcester, Massachusetts

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:
The Elementary Special Education Teacher is an energetic and flexible employee who is eager to work in our therapeutic day school with a high needs population. This position is accountable for assuming the responsibility of providing a rigorous and individualized instructional experience through creativity, resourcefulness and sound judgment consistent with the rules and regulations of the Central Massachusetts Collaborative.

• Plan, develop, and implement various instructional experiences through creativity and resourcefulness which lends to the educational growth and development of targeted student population.
• Develop effective classroom presentation, techniques, and review, correct, and reinforce instructional lessons to enhance the learning and retention process.
• Develop effective techniques for academic assessment and management of discipline and behavior reinforcement.
• Align instruction with MA Curriculum Frameworks.
• Assist students in building academic, social, and self regulatory skills.
• Create a structured, therapeutic, safe environment for all students.
• Develop and implement behavior intervention plans for the class and individual students.
• Address and handle students with behavioral issues.
• Prepare students for MCAS test and MCAS alt.
• Assist students in all activities of daily living.
• Exercise universal precautions and tolerate management of body fluids, if needed.
• Conduct assessments, write reports and participate in team processes.
• Write and implement IEP’s and progress reports.
• Collaborate with support service providers, clinicians, and other educators.
• Maintain data and all required documentation.
• Supervise para-professionals.
• Complete CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention training upon hire and maintain CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention certification.
• Demonstrate sound judgments and decisions aligned with school regulations and philosophy and promote a positive school climate that fosters high student expectations and employs appropriate strategies that address multiple learning styles for all students.
• Demonstrate good communication skills and ability to deal with people in a professional manner in all situations.
• Able to reach, grasp and handle objects using upper extremities and able to lift and carry objects and/or classroom equipment, up to 45 pounds.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the director.

Job : 5754837
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $54,600 to $104,000 Per Year
Starting Date: To Be Determined
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jun 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

• Required Qualifications:
• Appropriate MA Teacher’s Certification.
• Advanced educational preparation in the discipline or area of certification.
• Experience in the discipline or area of certification.
• Work Schedule:
  
  183 days.
• Work Hours:
  
  7.5 hours per day and additional hours as outlined in the CBA.
• Salary:
  Commensurate with experience and degree of education as outlined in the CBA.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Susan Gallagher, Director of Special Education
• 14 New Bond Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01585
• Phone:
• Email: sgallagher

The Central Massachusetts Collaborative (CMC) proudly provides educational, clinical, and therapeutic services to children, grades kindergarten through twelve. Our staff of over 180 full time dedicated employees serve over 500 students from school districts surrounding Worcester County. The CMC was founded in 1975 by our member districts, Webster Public Schools and Worcester Public Schools, under the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section

E. Our mission is to provide cost effective solutions to public school districts that are seeking quality education for children in need of specialized services. A member of the Massachusetts Organization of Educational Collaboratives (MOEC), the CMSEC strives to achieve excellence within the field of general and special education by creating school environments that are safe, nurturing, and therapeutic for the children we serve.