Special Educator - Substantially Separate Elementary Program

Hansen Elementary School; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hansen Elementary School in Canton, MA seeks a Special Educator for the ACCESS Program to start ASAP. You will work with a collaborative team of BCBA, ABA Tutors, SLP, OT, and other specialists to support students with significant disabilities in a highly structured setting.

You will develop individualized education plans, collect progress data, and ensure alignment with Massachusetts standards while fostering an inclusive, supportive school environment for students and families.

Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts DESE teacher certification in Severe or Moderate Disabilities.
• ABA experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small group instruction for students with significant delays.
• Develop/modify curriculum aligned to DESE Standards for ACCESS program.
• Collaborate with BCBA, SLP, OT, and other specialists to support student progress.
• Maintain accurate student records and contribute to IEP planning and goals.
• Participate in team meetings and district-wide procedures for case management.

Skills

ABA experience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Tools

Educational software

Job description

Special Educator - Substantially Separate Elementary Program

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Job Details

Job ID: 5952177

Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Hansen Elementary School is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as a Special Educator for our Substantially Separate ACCESS Program to start ASAP. The Hansen Elementary School is an inclusive community for all students and staff and serves over 530 students in grades K-5. The Special Educator will join a vibrant and supportive ACCESS team that places a high priority on collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and commitment to the goals of the District and to our students, families and staff. As a special educator in the substantially separate ACCESS program, you will work closely and collaboratively with a team of providers including a BCBA, ABA Tutors, SLP and SLPA, OT, PT, AAC Consultant, TVI, School Psychologist, and School Adjustment Counselor. Bi-weekly consultation with New England Center for Children will guide our programming. We are eager to find the next member of our team who collaborates with other educators to create the conditions necessary so that every child experiences the true joy of learning, the excitement of achievement, areas of passion, and an authentic sense of belonging in their school.

JOB SUMMARY

The ACCESS substantially separate elementary program serves a cohort of students requiring specialized instruction and structured supports in addition to academic programming. Teachers provide a well-organized, academically challenging, culturally and linguistically responsive class environment in which students can access curriculum and make progress towards Massachusetts standards and develop social and emotional skills in order to participate in society, while providing a safe, supportive, and welcoming educational environment for all students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide individual and small group instruction to students with significant delays in cognition and/or communication who require specialized instruction outside of the general education classroom. Most students are on the autism spectrum.
• Develop/modify curriculum and lessons that align to DESE Standards using access and entry points as needed.
• Develop activities to support social, communication, and daily living skills within the classroom.
• Create self-regulation and social skills lessons to implement both within and in addition to the classroom setting.
• Support students who are in emotional or behavioral crisis
• Collaborate with the building BCBA, adjustment counselors, classroom ABA Tutors and educational assistants to develop schedules and responsibilities to meet the individual needs of students.
• Collaborate with staff to foster successful and meaningful inclusion opportunities for students as deemed appropriate.
• In collaboration with the Team, develop an appropriate Individualized Education Plan for all students that are determined eligible for special education services. This includes the creation of short and long term goals, based on assessment data and targeted curriculum standards, for all of the student’s areas of identified disability
• Collect consistent behavior and academic data on student performance to drive instruction and monitor student progress
• Communicate consistently and effectively with students, families, program staff (ABA tutors, educational assistants, OT, SLP, school psychologists etc.), and administration
• Contribute to the goals and success of all teams and team members through collaboration, cooperation, and flexibility in team discussions, activities, and decision-making
• Participate in all federal and state mandated procedures and timelines for case management for all identified students, i.e. team meetings and liaison to regular education settings
• Maintain accurate and complete, student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Follow and implement individual student safety plans, IEPs, 504s, health care plans, behavior support plans, etc.
• Participate in department, school meetings, and parent/guardian meetings
• Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources, and methods, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others
• Perform other duties specifically articulated within the collective bargaining agreement as assigned by building principal and/or District administration

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Massachusetts DESE teacher certification in Severe or Moderate Disabilities. Licensed or teaching experience in severe disabilities preferred
• Preference given to candidates with ABA experience
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Preferred
• Highly Qualified as per Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
• Experience working with children who have moderate to severe disabilities
• Knowledge of social emotional learning strategies
• Proven ability to relate to a variety of constituencies, including but not limited to: administrators, parents/guardians, teachers, students, other school staff, and visitors
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Well-organized with excellent leadership abilities
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of relevant technologies: internet and email systems; word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software; and educational software
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the school department may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO : Building Principal and Department Coordinator

SUPERVISES : Not Applicable

WORK YEAR: 183 days

COMPENSATION :Per the Union A Collective Barginning Agreement, linked here

If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to reach out to the below contact for this position to discuss your application.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tami Olsen , Principal
• Hansen Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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