Special Education Teacher (Language Based)

Special Education Teacher (Language Based)

Chelmsford Public Schools McCarthy Middle School - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID : 5035545

Application Deadline : Posted until filled

Posted : Mar 14, 2025

Starting Date : Aug 25, 2025

Job Description

The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The district reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

The primary responsibility of this position is working with students whose learning is impacted by language-based disabilities. Programming will focus on teaching and supporting students with language-based disabilities in the areas of reading and written expression. Services will be provided in a combination of an inclusive and small group pull-out setting. Specialized reading instruction utilizing a multi-sensory rule governed phonetic based program such as OG, Wilson, or LiPs will be required. This position requires strong collaboration with the general education team teachers and related service providers.

This teaching position provides middle school students with language-based disabilities specialized instruction based upon their individual Educational Plans. The successful candidate will facilitate instruction specific to the needs of the assigned students, utilizing evidence-based assessment and intervention practices in prevention, assessment, intervention, and program design efforts. The special educator must manage support staff, work collaboratively with various service providers, and oversee the scheduling of staff and students.

Responsibilities include :

• Design, supervise, and implement students' IEP plans.
• Develop curriculum modifications and adaptations and provide training to assure implementation in the general education classroom.
• Participate in IEP Team meetings.
• Write effective IEPs for students.
• Collect and analyze student data and monitor student progress.
• Effectively work with a team of professionals to coordinate services.
• Consult with general education teachers and related service providers.
• Assist classroom teachers with instructional strategies to facilitate inclusion.
• Write quarterly progress reports for IEP goals based on student performance.
• Undertake various diagnostic testing that identifies student capabilities and recognizes student progress in a timely manner.

Position Type : Full-time

Job Categories : Special Education >

General Special Education

Job Requirements

Application Questions

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions :

How did you hear about this open position?

Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)

Have you previously been employed by Chelmsford Public Schools? If yes, please list previous position(s).

Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)

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