SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - PRESCHOOL- INTENSIVE NEEDS PROGRAM

Schoolsofwestfield; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the Preschool Special Needs Teacher position at Munger Hill Elementary School in Westfield, MA. The role involves direct instruction and development of individualized curricula with a focus on ABA and DTT methodologies.

The successful candidate will manage IEP services, monitor progress, and collaborate with families and school staff to support inclusion and post-secondary planning. Immediate start and salary per unit A schedule.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE certification for Moderate Disabilities and Elementary.
• Experience with Autism/PPD/Asperger's at various functioning levels.
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct instruction using program methodologies including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Discrete Trial Training (DTT).
• Develop individualized curriculum and support with generalization.
• Instruct social skills curriculum and support with generalization.
• IEP services case management including goals, objectives, progress reports.

Skills

Autism experience

Social skills instruction

Education

Massachusetts DESE certification for Moderate Disabilities and Elementary

Severe Disabilities certification

Tools

ABLLS assessment

Job description

Westfield Public Schools Munger Hill Elementary School - Westfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - PRESCHOOL- INTENSIVE NEEDS PROGRAM

Job Details

Job ID: 5635159

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Westfield Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions: Preschool Special Needs Teacher

Responsibilities

Under the direction of authorized administrators shall provide:

• 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.
• Development of behavior protocols and data collection.
• 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

Salary: $48,000 to $93,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Welcome to Munger Hill Elementary School

Welcome to Munger Hill Elementary SchoolOur mission at Munger Hill Elementary School is to provide the students with a nurturing, safe environment that will encourage the development of their academic, social, and life skills through an interactive and inquiry-type study in the disciplines.Munger Hill Elementary School has a vision of the educational process where equal learning opportunities and quality instructional methods enable every student to achieve maximum potential in Reading, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, History, Geography, the Arts, and various other disciplines contained in the school curricula.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
• 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 an other office equipment and to finger and handle. Regular attendance, on site, is an essential function of this position.

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