RISE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - ELEMENTARY

Schoolsofwestfield; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools is seeking an experienced RISE Special Education Teacher for the Westfield River Elementary School in Westfield, MA. The position starts immediately and includes responsibilities for planning individualized instruction and coordinating with related service providers.

Qualifications require MA DESE certification in Moderate/Severe Disabilities, plus experience with FBA/BIP and ABA, and strong classroom management.

Qualifications

• Experience with functional assessments (FBA) and behavioral intervention plans (BIP’s).
• Knowledge of multi-grade elementary curriculum or inclusive settings.
• Ability to provide direct teaching and behavior support (ABA) as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study meeting the students' individual needs, interests and abilities.
• Prepare individualized education plans (IEPs) and progress reports.
• Collaborate with related service providers and school teams.
• Maintain records of reevaluation periods and required documentation.
• Integrate technology into instruction and provide differentiated instruction.
• Follow district and school policies and communicate with parents.

Skills

FBA & BIP experience

ABA experience

Classroom management

Staff leadership

Curriculum knowledge

Education

MA DESE certs MOD/SEV

Job description

RISE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - ELEMENTARY

Westfield Public Schools Westfield River Elementary School - Westfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5515876
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jan 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Westfield Public Schools is seeking additional qualified applicants for one (1) RISE Special Education Teacher position at Westfield River Elementary School.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Prepare individualized education plans.
• Collaborate with school based related service providers.
• Collaborate with team on curriculum and student needs.
• Assess educational needs of students by use of standardized tools, running records and other informal assessments.
• Maintain complete records of re-evaluation periods, required student documentation and parent communication.
• Integrate technology into instruction.
• Provide differentiated instruction to students as needed.
• Implement school, district and department policies.
• Create and manage effective communication with parents of special education students.
• Create and follow goals and objectives for IEP’s, write quarterly progress reports and follow behavior plans with integrity.
• Follow the Westfield Public Schools code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established administrative policies and develops rules of classroom behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner.
• Plans and supervises assignments for classroom paraprofessionals.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of schools and/or their designee.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal and Special Education Program Supervisor

The salary and terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract. Step placement will be based on the information as submitted in the application.

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

This position subject to funding.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $49,000 to $94,000 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Certified or certifiable as a teacher of Moderate or Severe Disabilities, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
  • Experience with functional assessments (FBA) and behavioral intervention plans (BIP’s).
  • Knowledge of multi-grade elementary curriculum.
  • Ability to provide direct teaching and ABA experience preferred.
  • Strong classroom management skills and ability to lead staff.
  • Those requirements as set forth under Federal and State Special Education Regulations.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  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.

• Westfield Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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