Teacher - Special Education - Severe Needs
Young World Physical Education, Chicopee, MA, United States
Teacher - Special Education (Severe Needs)
Chicopee Public Schools – Chicopee Comprehensive High School, Chicopee, Massachusetts
Job Details
Job ID:
5672269
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 24, 2026
Job Description
TITLE:
Special Education Teacher - Severe Needs (Behavior Interventionist, Emotionally Disturbed, & Autism)
TYPE:
Contract Per Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement
SALARY:
Per Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement
REPORTS TO:
Building Principal, Special Education Director, and Special Education Coordinators
OBJECTIVE:
The primary function of a special education teacher is to deliver the district curriculum in multiple ways that promotes student learning and achievement while accounting for the special and diverse needs of special education students.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The teacher is responsible for the organization and structure of the assigned classroom.
The teacher works collaboratively with other teachers, instructors, coordinators, and administration to support the overall needs of the students.
Plans and supervises the classroom schedule.
Development and implementation of curriculum plans.
Coordinating the roles of paraprofessionals, cooperating teachers and others assigned to the classroom.
Facilitates the development of new skills with assigned paraprofessionals.
Coordinates the schedules of all ancillary personnel involved in the classroom.
Keeps open and ongoing communication with each child's case manager and the other interdisciplinary team members.
Identifies needed materials and equipment pursuant to educational plans.
Direct supervision of paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.
Responsible for the education of each student consistent with the goals and objectives of the IEP (implementation of the IEP).
Ongoing assessment of each student’s functioning level.
Writes student IEP Goals and benchmarks.
Completion and distribution of progress notes, detailing each student’s progress towards meeting their IEP goals.
Participation in meetings, IEP meetings, clinics, in‑services, and professional development.
Implementation of all required activities/testing/reporting of MCAS, as directed by state guidelines, regulations and district protocols.
Development of communication systems for each child with guidance of a consultant as needed. Maintaining ongoing communication with each student’s parent/legal guardian regarding his or her educational needs and progress.
Regular meetings with consultants that serve the program.
Regular meetings with ancillary personnel involved with each child.
Regular communication with nursing staff to ensure sound practices and to gain knowledge of the student’s continually changing medical status.
Physical management of students educational and personal care needs including lifting, positioning and changing.
Cooperation and flexibility to work with other departments for smooth transitions for the individual going from one department to another.
Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
Communicates with the parents, medical, nursing, educational and other disciplines/program consultants. Maintains a liaison with the students, their families, support personnel, and other agencies to assure the student’s needs are continually met.
Workday may include providing limited personal care to students.
Duties may involve being on one’s feet for extended periods of time.
Counsels students when adjustment and academic problems arise and refers students to other services as needed.
Other duties as assigned by the principal, administration, or the superintendent of schools.
Instruction
Prepares class objectives and outlines that align with the district approved curriculum.
Prepares, administers, corrects and analyzes student assessments.
Utilizes the conclusions derived from assessment analysis in developing lessons.
Instructs students on rules of conduct and expected behaviors.
Manages the class as well as other students wherever the students may be located whether on campus or off campus events.
Regularly informs parents or guardians of their students' academic performance and behavior.
Maintains records, attendance and grades as required by school.
Plans, organizes and delivers differentiated instruction in an appropriate manner consistent with district curriculum.
Provides timely feedback to students, parents, and guardians on evaluations.
Uses appropriate techniques and strategies that promote critical, creative, and evaluative thinking skills.
Strives to maintain a learning environment that is both physically and emotionally safe. Effectively and regularly communicates with fellow staff members and school administration.
Administration
Assist in the communication and enforcement of federal and state laws and regulations as well as district policies and procedures.
Works cooperatively with school administration, staff, and special education.
School/Community Relations
Respects students, parents, guardians and community.
Assists parents with questions and concerns.
Maintains professional relationships with students, parents, and guardians.
Respects and embraces students of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Operations
Assist in the protection of students and property.
Assists Principal or Vice Principal in fire and other emergency drills.
Assists the Principal or Vice Principal in the management of students e.g. dismissal, field trips, etc.
Professional
Maintains a high level of personal integrity, confidentiality and a strong work ethic.
Participates in district professional development.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Education.
Must be restraint certified or willing and able to become restraint certified.
ADA & Minimum Qualifications to Perform Essential Job Functions
Physical Requirements:
Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment…
Data Conception:
Requires the ability to compare…
Interpersonal Communication:
Requires the ability to speak…
Language Ability:
…
Intelligence:
…
Verbal Aptitude:
…
Numerical Aptitude:
…
Form/Spatial Aptitude:
…
Motor Coordination:
…
Manual Dexterity:
…
Interpersonal:
…
Physical Communication:
…
Position Type
Full-Time
Salary
$55,395 to $97,700 Per Year
Job Requirements
At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
Andrew Lamothe, Principal
Chicopee Comprehensive High School
Email: alamothe@cpsge.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Chicopee Public Schools – Chicopee Comprehensive High School, Chicopee, Massachusetts
Job Details
Job ID:
5672269
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 24, 2026
Job Description
TITLE:
Special Education Teacher - Severe Needs (Behavior Interventionist, Emotionally Disturbed, & Autism)
TYPE:
Contract Per Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement
SALARY:
Per Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement
REPORTS TO:
Building Principal, Special Education Director, and Special Education Coordinators
OBJECTIVE:
The primary function of a special education teacher is to deliver the district curriculum in multiple ways that promotes student learning and achievement while accounting for the special and diverse needs of special education students.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The teacher is responsible for the organization and structure of the assigned classroom.
The teacher works collaboratively with other teachers, instructors, coordinators, and administration to support the overall needs of the students.
Plans and supervises the classroom schedule.
Development and implementation of curriculum plans.
Coordinating the roles of paraprofessionals, cooperating teachers and others assigned to the classroom.
Facilitates the development of new skills with assigned paraprofessionals.
Coordinates the schedules of all ancillary personnel involved in the classroom.
Keeps open and ongoing communication with each child's case manager and the other interdisciplinary team members.
Identifies needed materials and equipment pursuant to educational plans.
Direct supervision of paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.
Responsible for the education of each student consistent with the goals and objectives of the IEP (implementation of the IEP).
Ongoing assessment of each student’s functioning level.
Writes student IEP Goals and benchmarks.
Completion and distribution of progress notes, detailing each student’s progress towards meeting their IEP goals.
Participation in meetings, IEP meetings, clinics, in‑services, and professional development.
Implementation of all required activities/testing/reporting of MCAS, as directed by state guidelines, regulations and district protocols.
Development of communication systems for each child with guidance of a consultant as needed. Maintaining ongoing communication with each student’s parent/legal guardian regarding his or her educational needs and progress.
Regular meetings with consultants that serve the program.
Regular meetings with ancillary personnel involved with each child.
Regular communication with nursing staff to ensure sound practices and to gain knowledge of the student’s continually changing medical status.
Physical management of students educational and personal care needs including lifting, positioning and changing.
Cooperation and flexibility to work with other departments for smooth transitions for the individual going from one department to another.
Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
Communicates with the parents, medical, nursing, educational and other disciplines/program consultants. Maintains a liaison with the students, their families, support personnel, and other agencies to assure the student’s needs are continually met.
Workday may include providing limited personal care to students.
Duties may involve being on one’s feet for extended periods of time.
Counsels students when adjustment and academic problems arise and refers students to other services as needed.
Other duties as assigned by the principal, administration, or the superintendent of schools.
Instruction
Prepares class objectives and outlines that align with the district approved curriculum.
Prepares, administers, corrects and analyzes student assessments.
Utilizes the conclusions derived from assessment analysis in developing lessons.
Instructs students on rules of conduct and expected behaviors.
Manages the class as well as other students wherever the students may be located whether on campus or off campus events.
Regularly informs parents or guardians of their students' academic performance and behavior.
Maintains records, attendance and grades as required by school.
Plans, organizes and delivers differentiated instruction in an appropriate manner consistent with district curriculum.
Provides timely feedback to students, parents, and guardians on evaluations.
Uses appropriate techniques and strategies that promote critical, creative, and evaluative thinking skills.
Strives to maintain a learning environment that is both physically and emotionally safe. Effectively and regularly communicates with fellow staff members and school administration.
Administration
Assist in the communication and enforcement of federal and state laws and regulations as well as district policies and procedures.
Works cooperatively with school administration, staff, and special education.
School/Community Relations
Respects students, parents, guardians and community.
Assists parents with questions and concerns.
Maintains professional relationships with students, parents, and guardians.
Respects and embraces students of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Operations
Assist in the protection of students and property.
Assists Principal or Vice Principal in fire and other emergency drills.
Assists the Principal or Vice Principal in the management of students e.g. dismissal, field trips, etc.
Professional
Maintains a high level of personal integrity, confidentiality and a strong work ethic.
Participates in district professional development.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Education.
Must be restraint certified or willing and able to become restraint certified.
ADA & Minimum Qualifications to Perform Essential Job Functions
Physical Requirements:
Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment…
Data Conception:
Requires the ability to compare…
Interpersonal Communication:
Requires the ability to speak…
Language Ability:
…
Intelligence:
…
Verbal Aptitude:
…
Numerical Aptitude:
…
Form/Spatial Aptitude:
…
Motor Coordination:
…
Manual Dexterity:
…
Interpersonal:
…
Physical Communication:
…
Position Type
Full-Time
Salary
$55,395 to $97,700 Per Year
Job Requirements
At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
Andrew Lamothe, Principal
Chicopee Comprehensive High School
Email: alamothe@cpsge.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr