Special Education Teacher - Moderate Needs - High School Level

Anova Education; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a qualified Special Education Teacher for a full-time position in a Substantially Separate ABA-based classroom. The candidate will be responsible for teaching academic and executive functioning skills, creating IEPs, and managing classroom support personnel. A BA/BS and MA Special Education certification are required, along with strong communication skills and knowledge of special education laws.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to engage, direct, and teach high school-age students.
• Knowledge of federal and state special education laws.
• Experience with IEP-focused service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Teach academic and executive functioning skill classes.
• Create IEPs and provide input for reevaluation.
• Communicate with families of students.

Skills

Ability to engage and direct students

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of IEPs

Behavior intervention skills

Education

BA/BS

MA Special Education certification for severe disabilities

Job description

Leominster Public Schools

Leominster High School

Special Education Sub-Separate Classroom Teacher

Full-time for the 2025-2026 School Year

Leominster High School is seeking a qualified Special Education Teacher for a Substantially Separate ABA-based classroom. The candidate should be familiar with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), comfortable implementing and collaborating on behavior intervention plans, skilled at discrete trial teaching, incidental teaching, and small group instruction, able to manage the schedules of both students and paraprofessionals, willing to model teaching procedures and provide professional coaching to paraprofessionals, and demonstrate flexibility, teamwork, and dedication to students with special needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach academic and executive functioning skill classes.

• Works in conjunction with other staff to create IEPs; provides input for student reevaluation.

• Communicate regularly with families of students receiving services.

• Maintain service delivery log and progress notes; use ongoing assessments to evaluate and report on student progress.

• Manage paraprofessional support personnel in the classroom.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS

• MA Special Education certification as Teacher of Students With Severe Disabilities

• Demonstrated ability to engage, direct, and teach high school-age students

• Skilled at setting limits, processing events, and guiding students in behaviors and self-management

• Knowledge of federal and state special education laws and regulations, including mandated reporting

• Experience with IEP-focused service delivery or solution-focused counseling

• Ability to establish strong relationships with students and parents.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Reading Instruction training is not required but is an advantage.

Please submit cover letter, resume and evidence of DESE licensure.