SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - Intensive Needs

Northampton-Public-Schools; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northampton Public Schools is hiring a Special Education Teacher – Intensive Needs at Bridge Street Elementary School in Northampton, Massachusetts. The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday 7:50 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., with compensation based on education level and experience under the Teacher Contract Unit A.

The role requires MA DESE Moderate or Severe Needs, PK-8 license, official transcripts, and successful CORI/SAFIS background checks. Start date is immediate.

Qualifications

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - Intensive Needs

Northampton Public Schools Bridge Street School - Northampton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5907363

Application Deadline: Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Bridge Street Elementary School

Special Education Teacher – Intensive Needs (1)

35 hours per week

Monday through Friday from 7:50 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Official University/College Transcripts required.

MA DESE Moderate or Severe Needs, PK-8 license is required

Start date: As soon as possible

Salary: Teacher Contract Unit A: based on education level and experience

Benefits: All Benefits and privileges are consistent with the Northampton Association of School Employees (NASE) Teachers Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Position Type: Full-time

If Hired: Must have acceptable MA CORI and SAFIS National Fingerprint Background Checks prior to employment.

Job Categories

• Special Education > Excessive Needs/Severe/Profound Disabilities
• Special Education > General Special Education
• Special Education > Mentally Disabled
• Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities
• Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Who Are We: Dedicated and collaborative teams of educators committed to supporting excellence through coaching and learning. Our mission is to foster educational excellence and opportunity for all learners through collaboration and leadership. We believe that obstacles to learning can be overcome and, once that happens, learning is natural for everyone. We value: Quality and excellence, innovation, creativity and vision, inclusiveness, equity and diversity and collaboration with others. Creating a community of care is foundational to the work we do….together! Equity and Social Justice Work is central to our mission, especially in these times. We understand that all forms of oppression are damaging. We engage in this work proactively and purposefully, with the intent of positive outcomes, and because we need to. Equal Opportunity Employer The Northampton Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, socioeconomic status, homelessness, academic status, gender identity or expression, physical appearance, pregnant or parenting status, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, limited-English proficiency, mental, physical, developmental or sensory disability, or by association with a person who has or is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Daniel Stern , Principal
• 2 Parsons Street
• Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]