Special Education Teacher - Moderate Needs - High School Level

Leominster High School; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Leominster Public Schools seeks a qualified Special Education Teacher for a Substantially Separate ABA-based classroom at Leominster High School for the 2025-2026 school year.

The candidate should be familiar with ABA principles, implement and coach behavior intervention plans, manage paraprofessional schedules, and work collaboratively with families and staff to support students with special needs.

Qualifications

• BA/BS required for teaching license or certification.
• MA Special Education certification required for Teacher of Students With Severe Disabilities.
• Experience with IEP-focused service delivery and collaboration with families.

Responsibilities

• Teach academic and executive functioning skills.
• Collaborate with staff to develop and input IEPs; advise on reevaluations.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Engage & teach HS students

IEP collaboration

ABA-based instruction

Education

BA/BS

MA Special Education certification

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Moderate Needs - High School Level

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Job Details

Job ID: 4957512

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 15, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2025

Job Description

Leominster Public Schools

Leominster HighSchool

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Josh Romano , Principal
• Leominster High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]