SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - PRESCHOOL- INTENSIVE NEEDS PROGRAM

Schoolsofwestfield; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools is seeking a Preschool Special Needs Teacher for the Highland Elementary program in Westfield, MA. The role involves direct ABA/DT instruction, creating individualized curricula, and coordinating IEP services with families.

Candidates should hold MADESE licensure for Moderate or Severe Disabilities and have experience with autism supports. This is a full‑time position with salary placement per the district schedule.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE licensure for Moderate Disabilities or Severe Disabilities.
• Experience with Autism/PPD/Asperger's across functioning levels.
• Applied Behavior Analysis certification preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Direct instruction using ABA and Discrete Trial Training.
• Develop individualized curriculums and support generalization.
• Teach social skills and monitor progress toward IEP goals.
• Maintain IEP records, progress reports and observations.
• Collaborate with families, teachers and related service providers.
• Prepare for IEP meetings and coordinate with the transition planner.

Skills

Autism spectrum disorders

Behavioral management

IEP collaboration

Education

Massachusetts DESE licensure: Moderate Disabilities

Tools

ABLLS assessment

Job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - PRESCHOOL- INTENSIVE NEEDS PROGRAM

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5819360

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

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

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.
• 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: $50,000 to $98,000 Per Year

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Welcome to Highland Elementary School

MissionIt is our vision that every child that exits grade four from Highland will be academically and socially prepared for success in middle school.VisionIn order to make our vision a reality it is our mission to:Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning.Provide professional development training for teachers to include current curriculum, instruction and assessment procedures.Provide the local community and parents the opportunity to become involved in children's education at all levels.Provide curricular and extracurricular opportunities that will allow all students to be successful lifelong learners and will empower them to meet the needs of the 21st century.Provide an atmosphere of tolerance and respect for all member of the school community.

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.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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