Substantially Separate Special Education Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Northbridge (MA); On-site; USD 56,177 - 100,275; Full time

Job summary

Northbridge Public Schools is seeking a Substantially Separate Special Education Teacher at New Northbridge Elementary School in Whitinsville, MA. The role involves planning individualized programs, creating a conducive classroom, and guiding learning toward clear objectives.

The position requires DESE licensure for Moderate/Severe Disabilities and prefers autism/ABA experience. Citizenship or work eligibility is required. Full‑time employment with a starting date in late August.

Qualifications

• DESE licensure required – Moderate Disabilities Pre‑K‑8 or Severe Disabilities, all ages.
• Autism and/or ABA experience greatly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals and establish clear lesson objectives.
• Employ instructional methods and materials suitable for meeting objectives.
• Assess student progress and provide regular reports.
• Diagnose learning disabilities and consult district specialists as needed.
• Consult with colleagues, students, and parents regularly.
• Assist administration in implementing policies and district goals.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Perform related tasks as directed by the principal.

Skills

Special Education

ABA experience

Autism experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

DESE licensure required

Job description

Substantially Separate Special Education Teacher

Northbridge Public Schools – New Northbridge Elementary School, Whitinsville, Massachusetts

Job ID: 5826898

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

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

Job Categories:

• Special Education > Autism
• Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Job Description

1. Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students;
2. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students;
3. 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;
4. Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives;
5. Assess the accomplishment of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as provided;
6. Diagnose the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required;
7. Consult with colleagues, students, and parents on a regular basis;
8. 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;
9. Assist the administration in implementing District goals and policies related to the educational and operational needs of the District;
10. Attend staff or team meetings and serve on staff committees as required;
11. Maintain and improve professional competence; and
12. Perform any other related task or duty at the direction of the building principal or designee.

Job Requirements

• DESE licensure required – Moderate Disabilities Pre‑K‑8 or Severe Disabilities, all ages.
• Autism and/or ABA experience greatly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.