Extended School Year Teachers (Preschool/Elementary) 4 WEEKS

Chelmsfordschools; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools seeks teachers for the 2026 Extended School Year program at Center Elementary School in Chelmsford, MA. These are part-time, four-week positions from July 6 to July 30, 2026 for preschool and elementary students with special education needs.

Responsibilities include instruction aligned to IEP goals in reading, written language and math; monitoring progress and writing ESY summaries; and planning individualized activities while supporting paraprofessionals.

Qualifications

• MA DESE certification for Moderate Special Education preferred.
• Candidates must be available to work all four weeks (July 6–July 30, 2026).
• Citizenship, residency or work visa may be required per district policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in reading, written language and math aligned to IEP goals.
• Monitor student progress and write ESY performance summaries.
• Plan and maintain an instruction program individualized to students' IEP goals and objectives.
• Facilitate and support paraprofessionals assigned to preschool and elementary programs.

Skills

Special Education Knowledge

IEP Goals Understanding

Education

MA DESE certification (Moderate Special Education)

Job description

Extended School Year Teachers (Preschool/Elementary) 4 WEEKS

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Job Details

Job ID: 5593754

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 6, 2026

Job Description

Part-time: Summer 2026 Extended Year Special Education Program - Teachers (4 weeks)

Teachers needed at Preschool & Elementary Levels

Location: Center Elementary School

Dates: July 6 - July 30, 2026

Program is Monday through Thursday (no programming on Fridays):

Preschool Program -- 7:30 AM to 10:15 AM. (2.75 hrs/day) OR 7:30 AM to 12:15 PM (4.75 hrs/day) plus 1 prep day before the program begins (4 hrs.) Teacher may be asked to work either Monday - Thursday with shorter hours or two mornings per week with longer hours

Elementary Program -- 7:30 AM to 12:15PM (4.75 hrs/day) plus 1 prep day before the program begins (4 hrs) - classrooms separated by grade level(s)

• - Qualified candidates will provide specialized instruction in the areas of reading, written language and math skills to special education students in order for them to review, practice and maintain previously learned academic skills. Instruction is based on students' IEP goals & objectives.
• - Monitor student progress to maintain skills from IEP goals and write ESY summaries of performance at the end of the session.
• - Plan and maintain a program of instruction individualized to students' IEP goals & objectives
• - Facilitate and support paraprofessionals assigned in the preschool and elementary programs as needed

Position Type: Summer

Salary: $40 to $40 Per Hour

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chelmsford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• - MA DESE certification as a moderate special education teacher preferred
  - Ability to work all 4-weeks (16-days) of the program (July 6 - July 30, 2026)
  Note: All positions are contingent upon the number of students enrolled.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required