Special Education - Preschool

Granby-Public-Schools; Granby (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Granby Public Schools seeks a Preschool Special Education teacher to support students on the Autism Spectrum and/or with Intellectual Disabilities. The role emphasizes collaboration with families, data-driven instruction, and implementing behavior plans.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential to success. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, MA licensure for Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) with SEI endorsement, and experience with autism and challenging behaviors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred
• Massachusetts licensure in Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) with SEI endorsement
• Experience with Autism Spectrum and challenging behaviors preferred
• CORI/SORI/DCF and fingerprint checks as determined by the Superintendent
• Competency in educational technology

Responsibilities

• Champion the district's effort to serve all students
• Commitment to curriculum, instruction, and assessment with fidelity
• Analyze data and use to inform instruction and support student achievement
• Plan programs that meet individual student needs and abilities
• Collaborate with teachers to differentiate curriculum for students with special needs
• Maintain records and assist with IEPs and progress reports
• Oversee paraprofessionals as assigned by principal or director
• Participate in case conferences and faculty meetings as needed
• Ensure a productive classroom environment and effective behavior management
• Engage in ongoing professional development

Skills

Communication

Autism spectrum

Data collection

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Master’s Degree preferred)

Massachusetts Educators Licensure – TOSD (PreK-8) SEI

Job description

Special Education - Preschool

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Job Details

Job ID: 5946859

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Goal: This position will work predominantly with students on the Autism Spectrum and/or Intellectual Disabilities and their families. Significant experience with this population of student needs is required, and excellent communication skills are essential. Must be able to supervise the implementation of behavioral modification and crisis intervention plans, discrete trials, and data collection, work on a multidisciplinary team, and understand and access community and school-based support systems.

Supervision: Reports to the Building Principal and the Director of Student Services

Education, Work Experience, and Licensure:

Required: Bachelor's degree (Master’s Degree preferred) Massachusetts Educators Licensure in Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) with SEI endorsement

Experience working with students with an Autism Spectrum diagnosis and challenging behaviors strongly preferred

Acceptable C.O.R.I., SORI, DCF and Fingerprint report as determined by the Superintendent.

Competency in the use of current related educational technology

Responsibilities

• Champion the district's effort to effectively and successfully serve all students
• Commitment to curriculum, instruction, and assessment with the fidelity of implementation
• Analyze data, share and use data to inform instruction and support student achievement
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Knowledge of a variety of academic strategies and differentiating instruction
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Collaborates with grade level teachers to modify curriculum for special needs students and increase inclusion opportunities
• Strong behavior management skills
• Training in de-escalation and physical restraint
• Supporting social, emotional, and behavioral skills development
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports, updated IEP goals and objectives
• Confers frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding the educational, and social well-being of your students.
• Oversees paraprofessionals as designated by the Principal or the Superintendent.
• Completes and maintains records and documentation pertinent to the Special Education program as required by state and federal special education regulations.
• Takes responsibility for professional growth and development.
• Acts as the special education liaison and conducts annual review meetings.
• Conducts educational evaluations and writes comprehensive reports on students' functional skills.
• Participates in case conferences, special education team meetings, and faculty meetings on a before or after school basis when assigned.
• Establishes and maintains individual student standards of behavior needed to provide a productive classroom environment.
• Selects and requests books and instructional aides appropriate to the ability, interest, and maturity level of students; maintains required inventory records.
• Identifies student needs and works with other professional staff members in assessing and addressing students learning problems.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical capacity of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Communicates with parents and school personnel on student progress.
• Engages in ongoing curriculum development activities as part of the district’s goal of maintaining a contemporary instructional program.
• Develops lesson plans based on the state standards and the appropriate instruction methodology.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Participates in faculty committees
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or through self-selected professional growth activities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, school policy, and administrative procedures.
• Acts as a Mandated Reporter (Chapter 119, Section 51A).
• Complies with the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Policy.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Principal/ Director of Student Services

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $47,331 to $62,525 Per Year

Job Categories

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Early Essential Education

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Special Knowledge/Ability Required for the Position:
  • Must be able to work collaboratively with faculty and parents/guardians to promote the educational development of students. Has the ability to interact respectfully with teachers, parents, students and community members to promote a positive view of the school. Ability to respond appropriately to criticism from parents/guardians. Ability to work as a member of a team to promote the mission and goals of the school.
  • Physical Requirements: The position requires a moderate amount of walking, standing, sitting and climbing stairs and step stool whenever necessary. Activities also include moderate physical exertion in body movement such as reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, pushing, and pulling of objects. The position requires lifting objects of 20 pounds on a frequent basis, and over 20 pounds occasionally. There is a frequent requirement of fine manipulation associated with the required use of a computer, typewriter, keyboard, calculator, and other business machines.
  • The Granby Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Granby Public Schools District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability in its educational policies as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and Chapter 622.Chapter 622 is a state law and Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 are federal laws.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nicole Heroux , Director of Pupil Services
• 387 East State Street
• Granby, Massachusetts 01033
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]