Long Term Substitute Elementary Special Education Teacher

Chelmsford Schools; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools seeks a Long Term Substitute Elementary Special Education Teacher for Byam Elementary School for 12/02/2026–01/04/2027 (dates subject to change). The teacher will be the SAIL program instructor, applying ABA methods to students with autism spectrum disorders.

Holders of MA DESE Elementary Special Education license are required, and responsibilities include collaboration with specialists, parents, and staff, plus maintaining all required records and reports.

Qualifications

• Requires MA DESE Teaching License in Elementary Special Education.
• Ability to coordinate with specialists and communicate with parents.
• Citizen, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate efforts with specialists to provide specific services.
• Confer with parents to promote understanding of the pupil and environment.
• Assist and guide ancillary personnel.
• Attend meetings and maintain required records/reports.
• Teach in the SAIL program using ABA for students with autism spectrum disorders.

Skills

ABA methodology

Collaboration with specialists

Elementary education

Education

MA DESE Elementary SPED license

Job description

Long Term Substitute Elementary Special Education Teacher

Chelmsford Public Schools - Announcement of Vacancy for the 2026- 2027 School Year

The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position: Long Term Substitute Elementary Special Education Teacher

Location: Byam Elementary School

Assignment Dates: 12/02/2026- 01/04/2027 (Dates are subject to change)

General Description: The successful candidate will assume the role and responsibilities of an Elementary Special Education Teacher for a long term substitute special education teacher assignment from 12/02/2026- 01/04/2027 (dates subject to change).

Responsibilities include: Coordinate efforts with specialists assigned to provide specific services. Confer with parents to promote better understanding of the pupil and his/her environment. Assist and guide ancillary personnel. Attend meetings and prepare and maintain all related records and reports reflecting activities as required or directed. The successful candidate will fulfill the role of an elementary special education teacher in the SAIL program. In this program, the successful candidate will be the teacher of students with autism spectrum disorders using an applied behavior analysis (ABA) methodology. Elementary special education license required.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $200 to $200 Per Day

Job Details

Job ID: 5986450

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 2, 2026

Welcome to Byam Elementary School, Special Education Department

Byam Elementary School has a student population of roughly 525 students from kindergarten through fourth grade. Byam prides itself on educating the whole child and creating a caring and supportive environment for every student to learn. The staff is committed to providing high quality instruction with a solid understanding in pedagogy and developmentally appropriate practices. Students are held to high standards and are supported to achieve those standards by a host of talented educators and support staff. The staff is also steadfast in their professional growth and development in order to better serve the students and families of the Byam community.

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

• Successful candidates will hold the appropriate degree and MA DESE Teaching License in the subject and grade level.
  Please bring official transcripts to the hiring supervisor if interviewed in the event that you are recommended for hire.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Betsy Dolan , Assistant Principal
• 25 Maple Road
• Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01824
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]