Special Education Teacher Learning Experiences and Alternative Program (K-5)

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Special Education

Date Posted:

4/24/2026

Location:

Lancaster Elementary School

Date Available:

08/27/2026

Closing Date:

Internal Closing 04/30/26

Job Title:

Special Education Teacher - Learning Experiences and Alternative Program (K-5) Job Summary Salem School District is seeking a dedicated and highly organized Special Education Teacher to lead our self contained intensive needs program, the LEAP program. This program serves students with significant learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and/or multiple disabilities. The successful candidate will oversee a specialized classroom environment that prioritizes both academic access and functional life skills. Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Program Leadership:

Design and implement a comprehensive self contained curriculum focusing on functional academics, communication, and life skills.

Case Management:

Serve as the primary Case Manager for all students within the program, ensuring IEP compliance, progress monitoring, and seamless service delivery.

Functional & Life Skills Instruction:

Develop and lead both academic and functional instruction to generalize life skills in real world settings.

Direct Instruction:

Provide specialized instruction tailored to individual student needs.

Consultation & Support:

Act as a resource to general education teachers, providing strategies for inclusion, modifications, and behavioral support for students with complex needs.

Staff Supervision:

Provide daily direction and support to assigned Paraprofessionals or Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) within the classroom. Required Qualifications & Credentials To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following New Hampshire Department of Education (NHDOE) standards:

NH Certification:

Must hold (or be eligible for) NHDOE Endorsement #1900 (General Special Education). The District is willing to support high quality candidates currently enrolled in a NHDOE Alternative Certification program (Statement of Eligibility/Site Based Learning Plan) who possess significant experience with intensive-needs populations.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field (e.g., Speech-Language Pathology, Psychology, or Rehabilitative Services), provided the candidate has completed a state-approved educator preparation program.

Experience:

A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in special education is preferred, with specific experience in Self Contained or Intensive Needs settings. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Adaptability:

Skill in modifying "general education" curriculum into accessible, functional units for students with significant cognitive delays.

Collaboration:

Strong interpersonal skills to consult with related service providers (OT, PT, SLP) and general education colleagues.

Data Management:

Proficiency in tracking behavioral and academic data to drive IEP goal revisions.