Elementary Autism Specialist — ABA & IEP Leader

Schoolsofwestfield; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher for the Elementary Intensive Autism Program at Paper Mill Elementary School. The role focuses on direct instruction, ABA-based strategies, and collaboration with families and staff to meet IEP goals.

Qualified candidates hold MA DESE certification for Moderate Disabilities/Elementary or Severe Disabilities, with ABA certification preferred. Position involves full-time duties within a collaborative school environment.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts teaching certification for Moderate Disabilities and Elementary required or equivalent.
• Experience with Autism/PPD/Asperger's across functioning levels preferred.
• ABA certification is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction using program methodologies (ABA, DTT).
• Develop individualized curriculum and support generalization.
• Lead social skills instruction and family communication.
• Manage IEP goals, progress and documentation.
• Collaborate with teachers, related services and consultants.
• Collect data and implement behavior protocols and ABLLS assessments.
• Prepare reports, reports cards and educational records.
• Participate in IEP meetings and school-wide collaboration.

Skills

Autism spectrum experience

IEP development

Data collection & progress monitoring

Collaboration with staff

Education

Massachusetts teaching cert: Moderate Disabilities/Elementary

Massachusetts cert: Severe Disabilities

Applied Behavior Analysis certification (preferred)

Job description

Westfield Public Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher for the Elementary Intensive Autism Program at Paper Mill Elementary School. The role focuses on direct instruction, ABA-based strategies, and collaboration with families and staff to meet IEP goals.

Qualified candidates hold MA DESE certification for Moderate Disabilities/Elementary or Severe Disabilities, with ABA certification preferred. Position involves full-time duties within a collaborative school environment.