Special Education Long-term Substitute Teacher - Preschool STRIVE (ASD) Program

DRACUT PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Dracut (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Dracut Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Long-term Substitute Teacher for the Preschool STRIVE program at Campbell Elementary School in Dracut, MA. The role focuses on students with autism spectrum disorder and requires a strong understanding of early childhood special education.)

The incumbent should have experience with IEPs, progress monitoring, and collaborative work with BCBA and paraprofessionals, with a preference for Severe Disabilities certification.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE certification in Severe Disabilities preferred.
• Massachusetts DESE certification in Moderate Disabilities or Early Childhood will be considered.
• Experience with IEP drafting and progress monitoring through data collection.
• Experience with assessment and eligibility determination.
• Strong organization, writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to students in a Special Education setting.
• Have a strong understanding of developmental milestones and modified curriculum at the elementary level.
• Experience with Applied Behavioral Analysis concepts.
• Experience as part of the instructional support team, including classroom teachers, auxiliary support service providers, BCBA and paraprofessionals.
• Experience with IEP drafting and progress monitoring through data collection.
• Experience with assessment and eligibility determination.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Education

Massachusetts DESE certification in Severe Disabilities

Massachusetts DESE certification in Moderate Disabilities or Early Childhood

Job description

Special Education Long-term Substitute Teacher - Preschool STRIVE (ASD) Program

Dracut Public Schools Joseph A. Campbell Elementary School - Dracut, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5910317

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

The Campbell Elementary School is seeking a long-term Special Education Teacher for our Preschool STRIVE substantially separate program for students with autism spectrum disorder.

A certification in Severe Disabilities is preferred, but certifications in Moderate Disabilities or Early Childhood will be considered.

Essential responsibilities:

• Provide specialized instruction to students in a Special Education setting
• Have a strong understanding of developmental milestones and modified curriculum at the elementary level
• Experience and general understanding of the concepts of Applied Behavioral Analysis
• Experience with being part of the instructional support team, including classroom teachers, auxiliary support service providers, BCBA and paraprofessionals
• Experience with IEP drafting and progress monitoring through the collection of data
• Experience with assessment and eligibility determination
• Strong organization, writing and communication skills

Other responsibilities:

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $297 Per Day

Job Categories

• Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood
• Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment
• Special Education > Autism
• Special Education > Emotionally Disabled
• Special Education > Learning Disabled
• Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Welcome to Joseph A. Campbell Elementary School

Welcome to the Joseph A. Campbell Elementary SchoolThe school where learning adventures begin.The Campbell Elementary School staff and faculty aim to create a school environment that enhances learning and develops well-rounded students. Campbell School students will demonstrate positive social skills and a positive academic work ethic that will enable them to achieve excellence.Our goals include preparing our students for their future as happy, responsible and productive citizens. These goals can be achieved by focusing on the individual child and on the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks to develop academic skills, social skills, independence, and self-confidence. In addition, all members of the Campbell School Community strive to instill a love of learning, respect for oneself and others, and to accept individual differences and diversity.The Campbell School has established high standards of achievement and social interactions for all students. Students are encouraged to develop and expand their intellectual skills, curiosity and abilities. The Campbell School is a child-centered educational environment that is designed to excite and accommodate individual learning styles in a manner that will establish a solid foundation for each unique student to become a life-long learner.All members of the Campbell School Community work cooperatively to foster a purposeful and successful learning experience for all students.

Job Requirements

• Massachusetts DESE certification in Severe Disabilities preferred. Massachusetts DESE certification in Moderate Disabilities or Early Childhood will be considered.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michael LaCava , Principal
• 1021 Metheun Street
• Dracut, Massachusetts 01826
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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