A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
Preschool (CPPI Grant)
Fitchburg School District
South Street Early Learning Center - Fitchburg, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Fitchburg Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5813725
Application Deadline:
Jul 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Jul 6, 2026
Job Description
This position is part of the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative (CPPI) grant. The goals of this grant are expansion and access to quality preschool, building locally aligned quality, and equitable access to special education and inclusion.
The Special Education Teacher will observe all students to determine preschool learners with academic and developmental skill needs, offer Tier 1/2 suggestions, provide coaching, keep appropriate records, and inform faculty about observed growth and recommend specific opportunities for school/home growth in academics.
Qualifications:
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license in:
Moderate disabilities Prek-8;
SEI Endorsement
Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs;
Master's degree preferred;
Early childhood and urban experience preferred;
Clinical Fellows considered;
Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations;
Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents, and advocate for children to effectively problem-solve;
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders;
Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Collaborate with preschool itinerant teams, including
OT, SPED
Teacher, and S/L Pathologist;
Travel is required between several sites in partnership with city preschools, including, but not limited to, YMCA, and Head Start;
Provide learning experiences guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning;
Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate opportunities for learning using response to intervention (RTI) framework;
Implement the district's mission, philosophy of education, and instructional standards and objectives as well as CPPI's mission;
Document the progress and/or concerns of students and seek the assistance of additional district specialists as required;
Complete any necessary evaluations that measure progress according to professional guidelines.
Monitor and supervise students through effective classroom management
Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement
Be responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategiesincluding the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn
Follow professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents, and preschool colleagues;
If appropriate, suggest activities families can do with their child to assist and supplement the student's fine and gross motor skills.
Reports to: CPPI Grant Coordinator/Director of Preschool
Evaluated by: CPPI Grant Coordinator/Director of Preschool
Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year:
As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and the Fitchburg Education Association (FEA).
Internal Candidates must include a cover letter and updated resume. Please follow the instructions on the internal application to upload the documents. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI before your start of employment. The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
The School Committee's policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.
Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, HR@Fitchburg.k12.ma.us
