Special Education Teacher, Pre K-1

Seeking a deeply nurturing, patient, and skilled Special Education Teacher to support our youngest learners in Preschool through Grade 1. In this role, you will lead a flexible program designed for students with a wide variety of developmental, academic, and behavioral needs.This unique role focuses on a fluid, student-centered approach: anchoring children in the General Education setting as much as possible, while providing a highly structured, small-group environment when a substantially separate setting is needed. Your primary mission will be to create a kind, safe, and predictable environment where children can comfortably build their foundational academic, behavioral, and social-emotional skills.

Core Responsibilities

• Instruction & IEP Implementation: Design and deliver specialized, multi-sensory instruction aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, heavily modified to meet individual developmental levels. Write, implement, and track progress on IEP goals.
• Classroom Environment: Establish a highly structured, predictable, and visually supported classroom routine (using tools like visual schedules and token economies) to help students navigate their day.
• Behavioral Support: Implement positive behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) and utilize trauma-informed, de-escalation strategies. Supervise and coordinate with behavior technicians or BCBAs to support students with intense behavioral needs.
• Collaboration & Team Leadership: Direct and collaborate with classroom paraprofessionals to ensure instructional and safety consistency. Partner closely with related service providers (Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists) to integrate therapy goals into daily classroom routines.
• Communication: Maintain frequent, supportive, and transparent communication with families, providing daily or weekly updates on student progress, behavior, and milestones.