1.0 FTE Special Education Intensive Learning Program Teacher

Fiske Elementary School; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fiske Elementary School within Lexington Public Schools (MA) is seeking a 1.0 FTE Special Education ILP Teacher to provide intensive learning supports for students with autism spectrum disorders. The role uses ABA methods in a structured 1:1/1:2 setting and requires collaboration with district staff.

The teacher will lead instruction, supervise paraprofessionals, and participate in data-driven IEP development and progress monitoring, with eligibility depending on DESE licensure and related

Qualifications

• Master's in special education preferred.
• DESE certification in severe special needs required; other certs considered if pursued within first year.
• Experience with ASD and ABA; ability to implement ABA-based instruction in 1:1 and small group settings.
• Experience coordinating IEPs and collaborating with general education staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, data-driven instruction in 1:1 or 1:2 ratios.
• Coordinate and implement ABA-based curricula and assessment.
• Coordinate communication with general educators and supervise support staff.
• Review student data weekly and adjust programs and IEP goals.
• Perform assessments (e.g., VB-MAPP, WIAT) as needed for reevaluations.

Skills

ABA training

1:1 instruction

Small group instruction

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data-driven IEP development

Education

Master's degree in special education

DESE certification

Bachelor's degree

Job description

1.0 FTE Special Education Intensive Learning Program Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5903696
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: 1.0 FTE Special Education ILP Teacher

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and the Director of Special Education

Terms of Employment: 184 day work year. Benefits and salary in accordance with the LEA Unit A collective bargaining agreement.

Immediate start date. FY26 salary scale may change based on completed negotiations.

Unit A 25-26 Salary Range

Job Goal: The ILP teacher coordinates and provides children with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities instruction in academic, social language, motor, self-help, leisure, and life skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The ILP Teacher will:

Provide systemic, individualized instruction in an intensive learning environment with frequent hands-on practice in a variety of settings in a consistent manner using 1:1 or 1:2 ratio.

Teach critical skills across settings to assist students to generalize academic, social, communication/language, health, safety and adaptive life skills in relevant contexts.

Employ Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) methodologies to teach skills across a student's day.

Provide instruction in a variety of formats (task analysis, discrete trial, incidental teaching, group instruction) and incorporate other evidence-based curricula that best suit the individual student's learning style informed by data.

Coordinate and facilitate communication with the general educator as necessary.

Direct classroom support staff while communicating with administrators as needed.

Meet weekly with support staff to review student data and programs, curriculum, and student behavioral issues.

Participate in district-provided safety and de-escalation training. Utilize skills and strategies as needed and in accordance with behavior management plans.

Oversee implementation of the IEP for students on caseload.

Conduct formal assessments (e.g. VB-MAPP, WIAT) in accordance with reevaluationcycles, or when deemed necessary.

Use data to contribute to the development of the IEP for students on caseload and conduct necessary and assigned assessments to provide data for IEP development.

Performs other related duties as required, directed, or as the situation dictates.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in special education preferred.
• DESE certification in severe special needs required; DESE certification in moderate special needs and previous experience will also be considered if severe license is pursued within the first year of employment
• Good organizational and communication skills, experience in delivering 1:1 and small group instruction, ABA training with experience successfully implementing each instructional format is required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience working with children diagnosed with ASD as well as leadership experience/skills and experience working in an intensive instructional classroom serving students with ASD required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be willing and able to physically manage students if needed.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kari Grossman , Senior Human Resources Specialist
• 146 Maple Street
• Lexington, Massachusetts 02420
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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