Head Teacher

Advocates; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Darnell School, a program of Advocates in Hudson, Massachusetts, seeks a Head Teacher to supervise a classroom of up to six students and staff, implement IEPs, assess progress, and collaborate with specialists to tailor learning plans.

You will design engaging curricula, lead weekly staff meetings, and maintain data for progress reporting, while promoting a healthy work-life balance and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Massachusetts state licensure in Moderate or Severe Disabilities or actively pursuing licensure.
• Preference for Master’s degree and prior experience with autism or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and oversight of up to six students.
• Conduct educational, behavioral and vocational assessments.
• Write and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and progress reports.
• Lead and mentor classroom staff, create schedules and run meetings.
• Collaborate with families, behavior experts, and other consultants.
• Maintain documentation and data collection for IEP goals.
• Transport students in the community as needed.
• Maintain teaching licenses or progress toward licensure.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Master’s degree

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Salary Range: $63k to $90k

The Head Teacher will supervise a classroom of up to six students and all assigned classroom staff, creating a supportive, engaging, and growth-focused environment. In this role you will conduct assessments, design and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and progress reports and collaborate with the classroom behavior specialist and consultants. You will also lead and mentor a team- creating schedules, running team meetings, and ensuring consistency in student support and individualized learning.

The Darnell School is a program of Advocates and is a 221-day-per-year ABA school program serving students ages 9-22 with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or behavioral challenges. Our mission is to teach, support and empower people with disabilities to live meaningful lives based on their needs and choices. We offer spacious classrooms with ample opportunity for community skill-building, relationship development and recreation.

Learn more about The Darnell School here: https://darnellschool.org/

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a close-knit community that values ideas and contributions from staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and oversight of up to six students
• Conduct and write educational, behavioral and vocational assessments
• Use assessment results to write and implement students individualized education plans (IEP)
• Design, develop and/or modify student programming
• Collect and record data for IEP goals using an electronic data collection system and/or paper data
• Review and analyze data to measure student progress to write IEPs and progress reports
• Plan and implement instruction and teaching strategies that match students’ IEP goals and objectives
• Implement behavior support plans and appropriate behavior management techniques
• Develop portfolios for MCAS-Alt assessment and/or administer MCAS
• Supervise and train classroom staff
• Create daily schedule for staff and students
• Lead weekly classroom staff meeting and decision log meetings
• Collaborate with families on students programming, behavior specialist, lead classroom assistants, OT, SLP, or PT consultants, and outside providers as needed
• Transport students in the community, as needed
• Maintain certifications and applicable teaching license or demonstrate progress towards teaching license

Head Teacher

Advocates Darnell School - Hudson, Massachusetts
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Job Details

Job ID: 5978666

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $63,000 to $90,000 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
  Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
  Licensure:
  Must be actively pursuing a Massachusetts State Teaching License in:
  Moderate Disabilities (PreK–8 or 5–12) or
  Severe Disabilities (All Levels)
  Candidates working toward licensure may be eligible for a DESE waiver if they meet progress criteria, which is defined as:
  Enrollment in a Graduate-level DESE-Approved Educator Preparation Program
  Actively taking courses or completing practicum hours in a program that leads to licensure
• Preferred Qualifications:
  Master’s degree
  Licensure: Current MA State Teaching License in Moderate or Severe Disabilities
  A minimum of 3-years of relevant experience
  Understanding of and training in Applied Behavior Analysis
  Experience working with children with autism, developmental disabilities, or other behavioral challenges

Contact Information

• Eleni Karapatsas , Senior Recruiter
• Advocates
• 1881 Worcester Rd
• Framingham, Massachusetts 01701
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]