Educational Learning Center (ELC) Coordinator - 2026-2027 School Year

Educational Learning Center (ELC) Coordinator - 2026-2027 School Year Shrewsbury Public Schools Floral Street School - Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5693334

Application Deadline:

May 19, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 31, 2026 Job Description

Posted:

May 5, 2026

Closed:

May 19, 2026

Employment Opportunity:

Floral Street School

POSITION

Educational Learning Center (ELC) Coordinator (Severe Special Education or BCBA License) 2026-2027 School Year The Shrewsbury Public Schools is seeking an ELC Coordinator at Floral Street School for the 2026-2027 school year. We are searching for an educator invested in the achievement, equity, and access of all learners in and beyond the classroom. The ELC Coordinator would support students with intensive special needs, including students with autism spectrum disorders and global developmental delays. The ELC Coordinator would be responsible for implementing programming for students in a substantially separate setting to acquire skills through direct instruction and support students in the inclusion setting to access the curriculum and generalize skills. The ELC Coordinator works collaboratively with other team members to coordinate all services for students in the program. The ELC Coordinator trains and oversees paraeducators who provide adult support to students across the school day. Salary for this position will be based on the SEA contract. Steps and lanes for 2026-2027 can be found here. Individual placement is contingent upon review and approval of education and experience. Candidates with diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender backgrounds and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Implement specialized instruction in areas of academic skills, social skills, and behavior management in small-group and classroom settings
• Create and implement behavior plans guided by the principles of applied behavior analysis
• Consult with and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (i.e., classroom teachers, SPL, OT, home service providers) regarding progress, goals, instruction, and behavior plans. Inclusion supports ensuring the carryover and generalization of skills.
• Develop and support inclusion opportunities along with regular education teachers.
• Supervise a team of paraprofessionals, including training, scheduling, providing direction, monitoring implementation of behavior intervention plans and teaching strategies (i.e., DTT, TA, picture activity schedule), and data collection
• Create and implement classroom schedules for staff and students.
• Manage daily schedule for paraeducators, including the coverage and delegation of duties.
• Develop and maintain a positive, growth-oriented milieu within the classroom and support this milieu throughout the school and district.
• Act as a direct liaison to parents (support, education, updates)
• Develop and implement IEPs for students
• Collect and analyze data related to both academic and behavioral performance.
• Administer, write, and interpret student evaluations
• Demonstrate the ability to impact and document student academic progress positively
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with parents/caretakers and colleagues
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the principles of applied behavior analysis and ways to support student growth within each competency Qualifications include:
• Provisional, Initial or Professional Licensure in Severe Special Education, PreK-12 from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. BCBA will be considered.
• Previous experience working with students with intensive special needs, including students with low-incidence disabilities, global developmental delay, and autism spectrum disorders
• Experience supervising, training, and providing ongoing feedback to a group of 10 + paraeducator support staff
• Demonstrates a growth mindset dedicated to inclusive practices for students with high-need
• Ability to positively impact and document student academic progress at varying access and entry points
• Excellent communication skills with parents/caretakers and colleagues
• Experience developing and implementing function-based interventions
• Demonstrates the values of Shrewsbury Public Schools
• Previous experience preparing MCAS portfolios
• Demonstrates strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong knowledge of elementary school student needs and programming
• Works flexibly in a changing environment Find more information about Shrewsbury Public Schools at https://schools.

shrewsburyma.gov

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, official or unofficial copies of undergraduate/graduate transcripts, license # or unofficial copy of license if applicable, and three current professional letters of reference, including one from a direct supervisor, professor, or evaluator. Please apply via www.schoolspring.com The Shrewsbury Public Schools is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.

Position Type:

Full-time