Long-Term Substitute Preschool Special Education Teacher

Chelmsford Public Schools; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools invites applications for a Long-Term Substitute Preschool Special Education Teacher in the CHIPS program. The position involves providing specialized instruction in a substantially separate preschool classroom for children with identified disabilities, under a DESE license.

Responsibilities include evaluating eligibility, developing and implementing IEPs, data collection, progress notes, and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Special Education population.
• Certification in Early Childhood Education AND Moderate Disabilities preferred.
• Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) approaches and techniques preferred.
• Experience working with preschool aged children with and without disabilities.
• Evaluating children to determine eligibility for special education.
• Developing and implementing IEPs in a substantially separate classroom setting.
• Data collection and writing of progress notes for students.
• Lesson planning and implementation.
• Collaborations with colleagues, including staff meetings and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate children to determine eligibility for special education.
• Develop and implement IEPs in a substantially separate classroom setting.
• Data collection and writing progress notes for students.
• Plan and implement lessons.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in staff meetings and professional development.
• Other duties as assigned by the preschool coordinator.

Skills

Experience with SPED population

IEP development

Data collection

Lesson planning

Collaboration

Education

DESE licensed teacher

Early Childhood Education

Moderate Disabilities

Job description

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 Preschool Special Education Teacher

Assignment Dates

10/30/2026 - 04/30/2027 (Dates are subject to change)

Location

CHIPS

Description

DESE licensed teacher for a substantially separate preschool classroom. The preschool classroom is a setting that serves children with identified disabilities.

Qualifications & Responsibilities

• Experience working with Special Education population.
• Certification in Early Childhood Education AND Moderate Disabilities preferred.
• Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) approach and techniques preferred.
• Experience working with preschool aged children with and without disabilities.
• Evaluating children to determine eligibility for special education
• Developing and implementing IEPs in a substantially separate classroom setting
• Data collection and writing of progress notes for students.
• Lesson planning and implementation
• Collaborations with colleagues, including staff meetings and professional development
• Other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the position and as assigned by the preschool coordinator.