Elementary Special Education Teacher — STRIVE Program

Young World Physical Education; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the STRIVE Program for the 2026-2027 school year at South Row Elementary School. This role provides elementary students with emotional disabilities specialized instruction based on their IEPs and focuses on social-emotional goals to access the curriculum.

You will collaborate with the BCBA and classroom staff, write and implement behavior plans, and maintain strong parent communication.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in special education (preferred).
• MA DESE Teaching License – K-8 Moderate Special Needs license required.
• Experience with emotional disabilities and behavior support plans.
• Attend IEP/clinical meetings to provide behavioral, social, and academic guidance.
• Experience with de-escalation/physical intervention strategies.
• Effective communication with all team members.
• Flexibility to meet identified student needs.
• Collaboration with BCBA based on IEP goals to implement Behavioral Support Plans.

Responsibilities

• Work with students with emotional disabilities.
• Design, supervise, and implement students’ IEP plans.
• Develop curriculum modifications and provide training to assure implementation in general education.
• Participate in IEP Team meetings.
• Write effective IEPs and monitor progress with data.
• Coordinate services with a team of professionals.
• Write quarterly progress reports for IEP goals.
• Schedule staff and students and manage support staff.
• Implement Behavioral Support Plans and social-emotional instruction.

Skills

Special education

IEP

Behavior support

Collaboration with BCBA

Executive functioning

Social skills

Data-based decision making

Communication with families

Education

Master’s degree in special education

MA DESE Teaching License – K-8 Moderate Special Needs

Job description

Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the STRIVE Program for the 2026-2027 school year at South Row Elementary School. This role provides elementary students with emotional disabilities specialized instruction based on their IEPs and focuses on social-emotional goals to access the curriculum.

You will collaborate with the BCBA and classroom staff, write and implement behavior plans, and maintain strong parent communication.