LTS Special Education Educator

Chickering Elementary School, Town of Dover, seeks a collaborative, student-centered LTS Special Education Educator to join the Connections Program from January 26, 2027, through May 7, 2027.

The Connections Program is a multi-grade-level special education program focused on increasing student independence across academic, social, behavioral, and functional areas. Students typically require significant curricular modifications and individualized instruction. The program emphasizes skill development, behavioral regulation, and meaningful opportunities for inclusion with same-age peers and participation in the broader school community.

Position Responsibilities: The Special Education Teacher will: Provide individualized and small-group instruction across academic, social, behavioral, and functional areas. Serve as case manager, including writing IEPs, monitoring progress, and leading Annual Review and IEP Team meetings. Conduct and interpret assessments, including VB-MAPP and ABLLS-R, and use data to inform instruction and goals. Implement evidence-based ABA strategies, including Discrete Trial Training (DTT). Provide accommodations, modifications, and supports to promote inclusion and access to the general education curriculum. Collaborate with families, educators, related service providers, BCBA staff, and paraprofessionals. Support student independence, communication, social skills, and behavioral regulation. Maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment. Participate in team meetings, professional learning, and collaborative problem-solving.

Qualifications: Master''s degree in Special Education or related field. Massachusetts Moderate/Severe Disabilities licensure. Experience providing individualized instruction to students with disabilities. Experience writing and implementing IEPs and monitoring student progress. Experience administering and interpreting educational and diagnostic assessments. Experience with VB-MAPP and ABLLS-R preferred. Experience with ABA methodologies, including DTT, preferred. Knowledge of inclusive education and effective accommodations/modifications. Strong collaboration, communication, and family engagement skills.

Starting Date: January 26, 2026. Interested candidates: Please contact Laura Driscoll, Special Education Coordinator, at driscolll@doversherborn.org with any questions about the Connections Program.

Our district is committed to strengthening opportunities for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our educators are working together to improve understanding and deepen practices to actively foster racial literacy and cultural competency. Candidates who bring diverse perspectives and who have skills and experience to strengthen our district''s DEI work are strongly encouraged to apply.