Preschool Special Education Teacher (Moderate or Intensive), Early Childhood Center, Salem Publ[...]

Preschool Special Education Teacher (Moderate or Intensive), Early Childhood Center, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY 2026-2027] Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 10 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. Job Details Job ID: 5681814 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Apr 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026 Job Description As a collaborative member of the Special Education team, this Special Education Teacher is responsible for teaching students aged 3‑5 in integrated or substantially separate programs at Salem’s Early Childhood Center. The Preschool Special Education Teacher works in consultation with special education teams to provide developmentally appropriate, fun, and accessible learning experiences for students with disabilities and their peers. The Preschool Special Education Teacher will effectively manage a continuous caseload, including specialized instruction that allows students to progress academically and socially; ensuring that documented accommodations are delivered consistently; participating in professional learning communities; providing parent communication; developing and implementing IEPs; implementing behavioral interventions; and working with paraprofessional staff to ensure a high‑quality program for Salem’s youngest students. Role Responsibilities Oversee programming for students in the Integrated and/or substantially separate preschool classroom Provide specialized instruction that will allow all students to successfully engage in instruction based upon best practice standards for public preschools Work with the classroom support team and assigned clinical staff to develop data‑taking mechanisms and analyze data to drive instruction and monitor student progress Maintain consistent positive relationships with students and manage student behavior by implementing positive student management strategies Work collaboratively across school settings and with parents and various community agencies to improve the quality of student outcomes and create and implement Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students Demonstrate ability to write an effective IEP with SMART goals and sensible accommodations and generate progress reports using IEP software Demonstrate ability to administer, interpret, and report findings from standardized evaluations. Able to administer remote assessments, if needed Present evidence of student progress toward goals and objectives in a professional manner during special education meetings Evaluate students' abilities in preschool readiness/academics and social development using formal and informal measures Support and assist paraprofessionals and other school personnel in their implementation of classroom goals and IEP accommodations, modification, and goals Use innovative approaches and instructional strategies to increase student access to learning and confidence to learn Modify/adapt materials, instructional lessons, etc. to meet the specific needs of students across the school day, as identified in their IEPs Embed social‑emotional learning (SEL) and strategies into lesson‑planning Ability to use technology to provide access to learning and to teach in a remote learning environment, if needed Additional duties as appropriate, assigned by the building Principal, Special Education Supervisor or Executive Director of Special Education What You’ll Bring We are looking for candidates who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission, and are highly motivated to change children’s lives through education. You’ll be right at home here if you are a reflective practitioner who values collaboration with colleagues and pushes yourself, your work, and the people around you to the next level. We expect our employees to: Hold a deep commitment to students and families and value diversity – The community is vibrant, diverse in background, ethnicity, language, and perspective. You embrace and affirm the backgrounds of all members and view diversity as a powerful resource. Hold high expectations for yourself, students, and colleagues – You see potential in all, maintain high expectations for achievement, and model these expectations while providing necessary support. Build authentic, caring relationships with colleagues, students, and families – You partner with families and colleagues to make decisions in the best interest of students and learning. Embrace feedback – You are a reflective practitioner who learns from mistakes and challenges, and uses them as opportunities for professional development. Job Requirements Bachelor’s Degree (Required); Master’s Degree (Preferred) Required Massachusetts teaching certification/licensure in Special Education (Moderate Disabilities licensure). Intensive or moderate Disability License preferred but not required Experience with ABA methodology preferred but not required Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement (Required within 1‑year of start date) Safety Care trained or willing to be trained (District provides) Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice Proficiency with technology (blended learning, teacher/family communication suites (Remind preferred), Google G‑Suite Apps, etc.) desirable Maintain professional competence through in‑service education activities provided by the District and/or self‑selected professional growth activities Second language (Spanish and/or Portuguese) proficiency a plus Bilingual; candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply Current authorization to work in the United States Citizenship, residency, or work visa required Work Year Teachers in Salem Public Schools work a 185‑day school year (180 student contact days plus 5 professional development days). Salary Teacher salaries in Salem Public Schools are determined by the Salem Teachers Union collective bargaining agreement (2024‑2027). Salary information can be found in Appendix A. Benefits The City of Salem offers Group Insurance Commission (GIC) benefits to all full‑time employees. Equal Opportunity Employer Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, housing status, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. We also prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination or harassment or participate in an equal opportunity investigation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education