SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - ELEMENTARY - INTENSIVE AUTISM PROGRAM

Young World Physical Education; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Westfield is seeking a qualified Special Education Teacher for its Autism Spectrum Disorder program. Responsibilities include direct instruction, IEP management, and collaboration with parents and staff. Candidates must be certified in Moderate or Severe Disabilities and have experience with Autism. This is a full-time position with immediate start date.

Qualifications

• Certified as a teacher of Moderate or Severe Disabilities in Massachusetts.
• Experience with various levels of Autism and behavior issues required.
• Familiarity with Federal and State Special Education Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction in methodologies like ABA and Discrete Trial Training.
• Develop individualized curriculum and support for students.
• Manage students' IEP services and collaborate with teachers.
• Collaborate with teachers, specialists, and transition staff.
• Prepare IEP meetings and maintain classroom organization and materials.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Applied Behavior Analysis

Communication with parents

Education

Certified as a teacher of Moderate Disabilities

Certified as a teacher of Severe Disabilities

Tools

ABLLS assessment

Job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - ELEMENTARY - INTENSIVE AUTISM PROGRAM

Job ID: 5415503
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 23, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Westfield Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions in the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) program at Paper Mill Elementary School.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct instruction to students in program methodologies including but not limited to Applied Behavior Analysis and Discrete Trial Training.
• Development of individualized curriculum and support with generalization.
• Instruction of social skills curriculum and support with generalization.
• Case management of all students' IEP services including development and implementation of goals and objectives, progress reporting.
• Evaluate student progress based on work output and observation; determine goals, objectives and directions.
• Close communication with parents; parent consultation as needed.
• Consultation/collaboration with content area instructors, related service providers and consultants.
• Development of behavior protocols and data collection.
• Collaboration with transition coordinator and planning for post secondary goals.
• Consultation with teachers and administrators within larger school community to identify and develop increased opportunities for inclusion, and assist in the implementation of accommodations.
• Maintain the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes.
• Assist other professionals in resolving psychological, social, academic, and disciplinary problems of students.
• Assist in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of students in the program.
• Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the school day.
• Prepare report cards, education records, IEP forms, classroom observation records and other forms.
• Administer testing evaluation.
• Implementation and knowledge of ABLLS assessment.
• Participate in IEP meetings.
• Spend appropriate time outside of regular school hours to prepare classes, assess student work, and perform ancillary duties.
• 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 Administrator of Special Education and Student Support Services

The terms of employment and salary will be in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield Public Schools Unit A salary schedule. Salary placement will be based on information contained in the application as submitted. Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.

POSITION SUBJECT TO FUNDING

Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

• Certified as a teacher of Moderate Disabilities and Elementary, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education OR
• Certified as a teacher of Severe Disabilities, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Experience with Autism/PPD/Asperger's at various levels of functioning (MR to cognitively normal) including those with behavior problems.
• Those requirements as set forth under Federal and State Special Education Regulations.
• Applied Behavior Analysis certification preferred.

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 office. Work is moderate in nature with regular lifting of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 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 and to finger and handle. Regular attendance, on site, is an essential function of this position.

Application Questions

• 1. Describe the skills or attributes you believe are necessary to be outstanding when working in student support services. Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
• 2. How would you address a wide range of issues in your groups? Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)

Contact Information

• Michael Atkins, Principal
• 148 Paper Mill Road
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Welcome to Paper Mill Elementary School, Special Services

Welcome to Paper Mill Elementary School. Our school is one of the newest and largest elementary schools in the city, educating more than 330 students in grades K‑4. Nestled among playing fields and residential neighborhoods, we are adjacent to the park on Papermill Road in the northeast corner of the city. When you enter our school, you will see students actively engaged in their learning, staff members collaborating to enhance their practice, and parents supporting the educational program with their involvement. The Paper Mill School community is a strong one, effectively bridging the home‑school connection in order to allow student to reach their fullest potential. You will experience students practicing character traits such as honesty, respect, and responsibility. Through a program of character education the social curriculum is joined with the academic to support the development of the whole child. You will know you are in a special place. The Westfield Public School curriculum is challenging, and our teachers are dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners through differentiation of instruction. By holding students to high standards and providing opportunities for enrichment, we prepare our students for success as they meet the challenges of their school years and beyond. I encourage you to visit our school. I am sure that if you spend some time with us, you will agree that Paper Mill Elementary is a wonderful place to learn.