LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM TEACHER

Young World Physical Education; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 49,564 - 99,440; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a qualified Life Skills Program Teacher for Westfield Public Schools. This full-time role involves providing essential core programs for students with moderate disabilities and collaborating with staff to implement educational plans.

The successful candidate will need to have state certification, a background in special education, and the ability to teach in person. Salary ranges from $49,564 to $99,440 per year, commensurate with the Unit A contract.

Qualifications

• Certified as a teacher of moderate disabilities.
• Experience working with special education programs is required.
• Ability to travel within the school building.

Responsibilities

• Provide core program for students consistent with state education code requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individual educational plans.
• Evaluate student progress and prepare necessary educational records.

Skills

Certified teacher of moderate disabilities

Experience with special education programs

Ability to provide in-person teaching

Strong communication skills

Education

Certification by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Job description

LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM TEACHER

Westfield Public Schools Westfield Middle School - Westfield, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5687653

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Westfield Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for an opening for a special education Life Skills Program Teacher at Westfield Middle School.

Job Summary

• Provide basic core program for those students assigned to this class consistent with state education code requirements.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers who have students integrated in their regular classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff, and assisting the student with regular assignments.
• Maintain the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes.
• Encourage good citizenship.
• Work with individual students in providing educational experiences designed to help in the achievement of student's specific goals.
• Assist other professionals in resolving psychological, social, academic, and disciplinary problems of students.
• Assist in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of students in the program.
• Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the school day.Provide appropriate direction for the facilitation of mainstreaming.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the individual educational plan.
• Collect data and assist in development of Individual Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Work with other staff on curriculum development and program innovation.
• Monitor student progress in and outside classroom.
• Maintain contact with parents of students.
• Evaluate student progress based on work output and observation; determine goals, objectives, and directions.
• Prepare report cards, education records, IEP forms, classroom observation records and other forms.
• Administer testing evaluation.
• Participate in IEP meetings.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools.

Reports To: Building Principal and Administrator of Special Education

Salary and terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract. Salary placement will be based on the application as submitted.

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $49,564 to $99,440 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > Life Skills, Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Qualifications:
  • Certified as a teacher of moderate disabilities by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at the appropriate level.
  • Experience working with various special education programs.
  • Those requirements as set forth under Federal and State Special Education Regulations.
• Successful candidate must be able to provide in person teaching.
• Work is generally conducted within school building. Ability to travel throughout the school building is necessary. Position involves sitting and the ability to travel from one place to another within the classroom. Work is light in nature with regular lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds with some pulling and pushing or reaching above, generally of desk and file drawers. Frequent use of hands to operate keyboards and telephones and other office equipment. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Jesse McMillan , Principal
• 30 West Silver Street
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]