Special Education Teacher - Severe Disabilities - Elementary

Central Massachusetts Collaborative; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Massachusetts Collaborative in Worcester, MA is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Severe Disabilities at the elementary level to join our therapeutic day school.

The role requires MA teaching certification, experience in pediatric special education, and the ability to develop individualized instruction, IEPs, and progress reports. You will collaborate with clinicians and staff to maintain a structured, supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• MA Teacher’s Certification is required.
• Advanced educational preparation in the discipline or area of certification.
• Experience working with severe disabilities in educational settings.
• Ability to develop IEPs and progress reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement instructional experiences for high-need students.
• Develop classroom presentation techniques and reinforce lessons.
• Create behavior intervention plans and manage student behavior.
• Align instruction with MA Curriculum Frameworks and MCAS preparation.
• Collaborate with clinicians, support staff, and educators; maintain documentation.

Skills

Classroom management

Experience with severe disabilities

Communication skills

Education

MA Teacher's Certification

Advanced degree in discipline

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Severe Disabilities - Elementary

Central Massachusetts Collaborative - Worcester, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5959762

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:

The Special Education Teacher for Severe Disabilities is an energetic and flexible employee who is eager to work in our therapeutic day school with a high needs population. This position is accountable for assuming the responsibility of providing a rigorous and individualized instructional experience through creativity, resourcefulness and sound judgment consistent with the rules and regulations of the Central Massachusetts Collaborative.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, develop, and implement various instructional experiences through creativity and resourcefulness which lends to the educational growth and development of targeted student population.
• Develop effective classroom presentation, techniques, and review, correct, and reinforce instructional lessons to enhance the learning and retention process.
• Develop effective techniques for academic assessment and management of discipline and behavior reinforcement.
• Align instruction with MA Curriculum Frameworks.
• Assist students in building academic, social, and self regulatory skills.
• Create a structured, therapeutic, safe environment for all students.
• Develop and implement behavior intervention plans for the class and individual students.
• Address and handle students with behavioral issues.
• Prepare students for MCAS test and MCAS alt.
• Assist students in all activities of daily living.
• Able to exercise universal precautions and tolerate management of body fluids, if needed.
• Conduct assessments, write reports and participate in team processes.
• Write and implement IEP’s and progress reports.
• Collaborate with support service providers, clinicians, and other educators.
• Maintain data and all required documentation.
• Supervises para-professionals.
• Complete CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention training upon hire and maintain CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention certification.
• Demonstrate sound judgments and decisions aligned with school regulations and philosophy and promote a positive school climate that fosters high student expectations and employs appropriate strategies that address multiple learning styles for all students.
• Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to deal with people in a professional manner in all situations.
• Able to reach, grasp and handle objects using upper extremities and able to lift and carry objects and/or classroom equipment, up to 45 pounds.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the director.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $62,278 to $108,224 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Special Education > Excessive Needs/Severe/Profound Disabilities

Welcome to Central Massachusetts Collaborative

The Central Massachusetts Collaborative (CMC) proudly provides educational, clinical, and therapeutic services to children, grades kindergarten through twelve. Our staff of over 180 full time dedicated employees serve over 500 students from school districts surrounding Worcester County.The CMC was founded in 1975 by our member districts, Webster Public Schools and Worcester Public Schools, under the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section E. Our mission is to provide cost effective solutions to public school districts that are seeking quality education for children in need of specialized services.A member of the Massachusetts Organization of Educational Collaboratives (MOEC), the CMSEC strives to achieve excellence within the field of general and special education by creating school environments that are safe, nurturing, and therapeutic for the children we serve.

Job Requirements

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Appropriate MA Teacher’s Certification.
• Advanced educational preparation in the discipline or area of certification.
• Experience in the discipline or area of certification.
• WORK SCHEDULE: 183 days
• WORK HOURS: 7.25 hours per day and additional hours as outlined in the CBA.
• SALARY: Commensurate with experience and degree of education as outlined in the CBA.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Allison Freeman , Director of Student Services
• 14 New Bond Street
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01585
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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