1.0 FTE Special Education Intensive Learning Program Teacher

TrulyHired; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired in Lexington, MA, seeks a 1.0 FTE Special Education ILP Teacher to support students with autism spectrum disorders in academic, social language, motor, self-help, leisure, and life skills.

You will provide intensive, data-driven instruction using 1:1 or 1:2 ratios, apply ABA methodologies, coordinate with general educators, and supervise classroom staff. Immediate start; 184-day calendar; salary per LEA Unit A contract.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in special education preferred.
• DESE certification in severe special needs required; other certifications considered if pursued within the first year of employment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with experience delivering 1:1 and small group instruction; ABA training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, systemic instruction in 1:1 or 1:2 settings.
• Teach critical skills across settings to generalize academic, social, language, health and life skills.
• Apply Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) methodologies throughout the day.
• Utilize data to inform IEP development and assessments.
• Coordinate communication with general education staff and administrators.
• Supervise classroom support staff and review student data weekly.

Skills

ABA training

Leadership experience

1:1 instruction

Data-driven instruction

Strong communication

Education

Master's degree in special education

DESE certification in severe special needs

DESE certification in moderate special needs (considered)

Job description

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 reevaluation cycles, 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.