Summer Life Skills Teacher – ESY (4.75h/day)

Chelmsford Schools; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking part-time Extended School Year Life Skills teachers for Elementary, Middle, and High School levels for Summer 2026. Positions based at Center Elementary School and Chelmsford High School from July 6 to August 6, 2026, Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM to 12:15 PM (4.75 hours/day), with an additional prep day.

Compensation is $40 to $40 per hour. Applicants should hold MA DESE certification in moderate/severe special education (preferred) and be prepared to work all

Qualifications

• MA DESE certification in moderate or severe disability preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Ability to work all 5 weeks (July 6–August 6, 2026).
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized ESY instruction in functional reading, written language, math, social, vocational and community skills.
• Monitor progress toward IEP goals and write ESY performance summaries.
• Plan and maintain instruction aligned to students' IEP goals and objectives.
• Facilitate and support paraprofessionals in the classrooms.

Skills

Functional skills instruction

IEP goal alignment

Collaboration with paraprofessionals

Education

MA DESE certification in moderate/severe disability

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking part-time Extended School Year Life Skills teachers for Elementary, Middle, and High School levels for Summer 2026. Positions based at Center Elementary School and Chelmsford High School from July 6 to August 6, 2026, Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM to 12:15 PM (4.75 hours/day), with an additional prep day.

Compensation is $40 to $40 per hour. Applicants should hold MA DESE certification in moderate/severe special education (preferred) and be prepared to work all