Teacher Special Educator, ASD (11 months), CRLS

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Public Schools invites applications for a Teacher Special Educator, ASD at CRLS. This 11-month position supports students with autism spectrum disorders in a sub-separate classroom, applying ABA principles and alignment with IEPs.

The role requires MA certification for Moderate/Severe Special Needs and at least two years of ASD experience. Collaboration with classroom staff, families, and specialists is essential to promote inclusive practices and student growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education required.
• MA Certification in Moderate/Severe Needs (5-12) required.
• At least two years of ASD experience required.
• Knowledge of IEP process and SPED law required.
• Knowledge of ABA, ABLLS-R, ACE curriculum, AAC methods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to students with ASD in a sub-separate classroom.
• Employ ABA-based strategies to develop communication, social, behavior, and academic skills.
• Collect, graph, and analyze data; maintain accurate records.
• Supervise paraprofessionals; provide ABA training and supervision.
• Develop and implement IEP goals; chair IEP meetings and document progress.
• Collaborate with general education staff and related service providers.

Skills

ASD experience

IEP knowledge

ABA knowledge

ABLLS-R

ACE Curriculum

AAC/TEACCH

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

MA Certification: Moderate or Severe Special Needs (5-12)

Tools

ABLLS-R

ACE Curriculum

AAC/PECs/TEACCH

Job description

Teacher Special Educator, ASD (11 months), CRLS

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Job Details

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

Position : Teacher Special Educator, ASD (11 months)

Office of Student Services/Cambridge Rindge & Latin School

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Community: Cambridge Rindge & Latin School (CRLS) is a comprehensive high school divided into four Learning Communities designed to promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students. Honors courses are offered in all core classes (English, History, Mathematics, and Science); Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available to qualified students in grades 11 and 12.

The mission of the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School is to provide a quality education to every student through rigorous, comprehensive, and personalized teaching and learning. Working in partnership with families and the wider community, we maintain a nurturing, respectful, and safe environment where educators and students hold themselves to high standards. We value academic excellence, creativity, diversity, perseverance, collaboration, and responsible decision-making. Within and across our learning communities, we prepare lifelong learners who participate thoughtfully, responsibly, and productively in a global, democratic society.

The Office of Student Services:

The Office of Student Services (OSS) is responsible for providing a variety of support and services to students in Cambridge Public Schools (CPS). Our programs are dedicated to ensuring equitable access and success for students with disabilities and students who have advanced learning needs.

The Role :

The special educator for the ASD sub-separate classroom is responsible for providing specially designed instruction to students on the autism spectrum within the sub-separate classroom based on the principals of ABA. The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Program is an eleven-month program designed for students diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in grades PK-12 who require intensive, specially designed instruction and support in order to access the curriculum. Students served in the program have needs in multiple areas such as communication, social, behavior and academics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students on the Autism Spectrum in a positive environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of researched based strategies and methodologies and employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Directly teach socially acceptable behaviors, social pragmatic skills and self-regulation skills as determined by the student’s individualized education program (IEPs) and by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
• Organize and maintain student data collection systems.
• Collect, graph, and analyze data to monitor student progress.
• Supervise the organization and maintenance of student data collection by paraprofessionals.
• Implement behavior management techniques; monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of behavioral support plans.
• Provide paraprofessional staff with training and on-going supervision in ABA principles and strategies.
• Provide paraprofessionals with specific instruction regarding their responsibilities with regular feedback on performance.
• Complete annual evaluations for paraprofessionals.
• Design and implement programming for discrete trial training and other appropriate skill acquisition procedures based on ABA principles.
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Math, Science, Language Arts, History and Social Studies.
• Adapt the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks as needed.
• Integrate technology within instruction to increase student comprehension and interest.
• Consult and collaborate with general education staff, related service providers, and specialists around differentiated instruction, curricula and environmental modifications.
• Foster and support the inclusion of students into general education classrooms.
• Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.
• Demonstrate ability to consult, collaborate and work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist parents in accessing community resources to enrich their child’s learning and actively involve parents in all areas of planning for their child’s education.
• Plan and coordinate parent education and training and provide after school parent training and home support as required and/or needed.
• Administer and interpret formal and informal education assessments and prepare written assessment reports.
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, counselors, and other related service professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
• Chair team meetings, develop Individual Education Programs (IEPs - goals and objectives) and complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
• Perform related work as required.

Your Skill Set :

As the incoming ASD Special Educator, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education required.
• Required MA Certification: Moderate or Severe Special Needs 5-12.
• At least two years of experience working with students in the Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Knowledge and/or experience with (ABA) Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Knowledge and/or experience with ABLLS-R.
• Knowledge of the ACE Curriculum.
• Knowledge and/or experience with (AAC) Augmentative & Alternative Communication (moderate to high technology).
• Knowledge and/or experience with Picture Exchange Communication System (PECs). Knowledge and/or experience with (TEACCH) Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication disabilities.
• Knowledgeable in the IEP process and Special Education law.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Cambridge Public Schools
• 135 Berkshire Street
• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
• Email: [e-mail]