Extended School Year Summer Program-(Grades PreK-12) Special Education Teachers
Job ID 1158
Position Type: Extended Summer Program (ESY)/Teacher: Special Education Teacher
Date Posted: 1/27/2026
Location: District-Wide
Date Available: 07/06/2026
Additional Information:
Bedford Public Schools Invites applications for the position of:
Extended School Year Summer Program Special Education Teachers - Severe Disabilities
7/6/26-8/7/26
Description:
Special Education Teachers for Extended School Year Prepare and instruct students in small groups and individualized work for reading and math per IEP goals.
Responsibilities:
• Ability to write IEP Goals and Objectives • Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, standards, and strategies for educating children as established by the MA Department of Early Education and Care/DESE • Be familiar with the principles and standards established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (for preschool position) • Guide the learning process toward the achievement of district and school curriculum goals • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicate these objectives to students • Plan instruction based upon explicit goals regarding what students should know and be able to do • Create or provide learning experiences that develop students abilities and require the application of thinking and functional skills • Employ a variety of instructional strategies that consider individual learning styles and performance levels • Assess student learning on a regular basis using multiple forms of formative assessment in order to measure a childs functioning in the relevant developmental domains • Use formative and summative assessment data to inform instruction; provide reports of student progress as needed • Create a classroom-learning environment that is engaging, orderly, secure, and appealing for students and in which mutual respect is shown • Communicate student progress and development to parents • Provide written assessments, referrals, and evaluations when necessary for students with special needs • Participate in IEP meetings as required • Model learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for students • Attend staff or team meetings and serve on staff committees as necessary • Perform other such duties as assigned • Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness for all students
Essential Functions of the Job:
• Build positive relationships with students in support of their academic, functional, and social development • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students • Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish 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 accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provide timely progress reports
Additional Information:
Masters Degree Preferred in Special Education Experience with ABA required Appropriate Massachusetts licensure
Salary/Benefits:
Per BEA and BPS contract
Bedford Public Schools are committed to hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse staff. We are relentless in our efforts to bolster equity, in both academic and work spaces, by fostering a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse employees and students have equitable access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive - personally, professionally, and academically.