Special Education Teacher (SPED)- $2,000 Sign on Bonus!

The Stepping Stones Group, LLC; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Community Autism Services is seeking a Special Education Teacher in Lowell, MA, to deliver individualized instruction and lead IEP-driven planning in a collaborative, school-based program.

You will work with BCBAs, paraprofessionals, families, and a multidisciplinary team to ensure IEPs are meaningful and compliant, while supporting students across ASD and affective needs classrooms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and MA DESE special education licensure.
• Ability to design individualized instruction aligned to IEP goals.
• Experience collaborating with BCBAs, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Write compliant, data-driven IEPs with measurable goals and monitor progress.
• Deliver structured instruction aligned to each IEP and differentiate as needed.
• Collaborate with BCBAs, paraprofessionals, families, and evaluators to support students.
• Supervise and coach paraprofessionals; participate in MTSS/RTI processes.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Data-driven instruction

Differentiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Massachusetts DESE special education license

Job description

Special Education Teacher | Lowell, MA

Full-Time | School-Based | Salary: $65,000-$90,000

$2,000 Sign on Bonus!

At Community Autism Services, we know that great outcomes for students start with great support for teachers. You won't be handed a caseload and left to figure it out - you'll have BCBAs, clinical leadership, and a collaborative team behind you every step of the way. We build environments where teachers thrive, and where the work you do has a measurable, lasting impact on students' lives.

WHAT SETS US APART

• Embedded BCBA support and collaborative consultation on every caseload
• A culture that prioritizes data-driven instruction without losing the human element
• Real investment in your professional development - ABA, trauma-informed practice, AAC, secondary transition, and more
• Meaningful, stable work in Nashua's growing school-based programs
• A leadership team that has worked in the field and genuinely gets it

Our Approach

CAS operates within Lowell Public Schools as a state-aligned district. Our SPED teachers hold the Massachusetts DESE teaching license in an appropriate special education field and serve across program types - ASD, Affective Needs- through training, experience, and collaboration rather than separate licensure tracks. We believe every classroom should be a place of high expectations, evidence-based practice, and genuine connection.

Role Overview

The Special Education Teacher is the heartbeat of the classroom. You'll design and deliver individualized, evidence-based instruction to students with a range of needs - from students on the autism spectrum (non-verbal to social skills) to students with affective/emotional needs and those served through our programs. You'll partner closely with BCBAs, paraprofessionals, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure every student's IEP is not just compliant - but meaningful.

What You'll Do

IEP CASE MANAGEMENT & COMPLIANCE

• Serve as case manager for a caseload of students with disabilities; write data-driven, compliant IEPs with meaningful, measurable goals
• Facilitate annual IEP meetings, triennial evaluations, and eligibility determinations in partnership with the multidisciplinary team
• Develop and monitor progress toward academic, behavioral, communication, and functional goals
• Complete required documentation - progress reports, meeting notes, prior written notices - accurately and on time
• Participate in MTSS/RTI processes for students approaching or holding special education eligibility

INSTRUCTION & DIFFERENTIATION

• Deliver structured, individualized instruction aligned to each student's IEP goals and New Hampshire Academic Standards
• Implement evidence-based instructional strategies including discrete trial teaching, NDBIs, and structured teaching approaches
• Differentiate instruction across modalities and learning profiles; adapt curriculum for students with mild-to-profound needs
• Support and implement AAC systems - SGDs, PECS, and manual sign - in coordination with SLPs and BCBAs
• Collaborate with general education teachers on push-in/co-teaching models, accommodations, and modifications for students in inclusive settings

BEHAVIOR & SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

• Partner with BCBAs on the development, implementation, and monitoring of FBAs and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Collect behavioral and instructional data consistently - frequency, duration, ABC, interval -and use it to drive instructional decisions
• Implement trauma-informed, restorative-justice-aligned practices and de-escalation strategies in the classroom
• For Affective Needs classrooms: coordinate wraparound care with mental health providers, school counselors, and when appropriate, medical and law enforcement partners

TEAM LEADERSHIP & PARAPROFESSIONAL SUPPORT

• Supervise, train, and coach paraprofessionals and classroom support staff in daily implementation of student programs
• Provide real-time feedback and structured coaching to paras on instructional delivery, behavior support, and data collection
• Communicate effectively with families - building trust, sharing progress, and partnering on goals in and out of the IEP process
• Actively participate in school-based MTSS, problem-solving, and grade-level teams

What We're Looking For

Licensure & Credential Requirements

We accept applicants who meet MA special education teacher licensing;

• Massachusetts DESE teaching license in an appropriate special education field

BONUS - NICE TO HAVE

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
• Training or certification in CPI, Safety-Care, or similar crisis prevention/intervention frameworks
• Experience with school-based IEP platforms such as Infinite Campus or Frontline

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid school-year schedule following the Lowell academic calendar
• Ongoing professional development: ABA, AAC, trauma-informed practices, secondary transition, and more

About CAS

Community Autism Services is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to children and families while creating meaningful, sustainable careers for our team members. We believe exceptional outcomes start with well-supported educators - through strong leadership, thoughtful systems, and a culture rooted in collaboration and growth.

As part of a nationwide organization, CAS combines the stability of scale with the heart of a community-based provider. Whether you work in elementary ASD programs or secondary affective needs classrooms, you'll find opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact on the students who need you most.

Community Autism Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Bachelor's degree (required through NH licensure).
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Deliver specially designed instruction.
  • Differentiate instruction for diverse learners.
  • Collaborate with parents and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Maintain high expectations while supporting students with significant disabilities.
• ESOL certification is preferred but not required.