Substantially Separate Special Education Teacher

Northbridge Public Schools; Northbridge (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbridge Public Schools seeks a Substantially Separate Special Education Teacher for New Northbridge Elementary School in Whitinsville, MA. The role involves planning individualized study programs, creating a learning-friendly classroom, guiding lessons to curriculum goals, and regularly assessing student progress.

Starting immediately, salary range is $56,177 to $100,275 per year. DESE licensure for Moderate/Severe Disabilities is required; Autism/ABA experience is preferred; a Bachelor’s

Qualifications

• DESE licensure for Moderate/Severe Disabilities is required.
• Autism and/or ABA experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that meets individual needs and abilities.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals with clear objectives for lessons and projects.
• Employ instructional methods and materials to meet objectives.
• Assess student progress and provide regular progress reports.
• Diagnose learning disabilities and consult with district specialists as required.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and parents regularly.
• Assist with implementing policies and maintaining classroom order.
• Support district goals and educational needs.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in committees.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.

Skills

Autism experience

ABA experience

Classroom management

Education

DESE licensure: Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 or Severe Disabilities

Job description

Substantially Separate Special Education Teacher

Northbridge Public Schools New Northbridge Elementary School - Whitinsville, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5891060

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Classroom Teacher shall assist students learn subject matter and develop skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible citizens. In order to meet this responsibility, the Teacher shall:

• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students;
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students;
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish, in harmony with the goals, clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students;
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives;
• Assess the accomplishment of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as provided;
• Diagnose the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required;
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and parents on a regular basis;
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
• Assist the administration in implementing District goals and policies related to the educational and operational needs of the District;
• Attend staff or team meetings and serve on staff committees as required;
• Maintain and improve professional competence; and
• Perform any other related task or duty at the direction of the building principal or designee.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $56,177 to $100,275 Per Year

Job Categories

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Job Requirements

• DESE licensure required - Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 or Severe Disabilities, all ages. Autism and/or ABA experience greatly preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• George Ghitelman Spier
• 87 Linwood Avenue
• Whitinsville, Massachusetts 01588
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]