Special Ed Teacher/Team Chairperson (.6 FTE)

Bright Beginnings Center Preschool anticipates an opening for a .6 FTE Special Ed Teacher/Team Chairperson for the 2025-2026 School Year ABOUT US: The mission of the Hopedale Public Schools is to enable our students to achieve academic, social, and career success. Our supportive school community identifies, encourages, and develops interests and abilities, while acknowledging and respecting each student's personal and cultural identity. Our curriculum reflects our small size and mission-driven culture with engaging courses, hands-on learning and opportunities to grow both inside and outside the classroom. •Collaborate with one or more general education teachers to design and deliver individualized instruction based on students’ IEPs •Ensure students’ goals, accommodations, and services in the IEP are implemented effectively •Co-teach or consult in general education classrooms to support inclusive practices •Conduct or assist with formal and informal assessments to inform instruction •Coordinate, schedule and facilitate preschool special education team meetings •Monitor IEPs or IFSPs (Individualized Education or Family Service Plans) for compliance and effectiveness •Coordinate transitions between early intervention, preschool, and kindergarten •Lead the team in interpreting evaluation results and determining eligibility for special education services •Act as a liaison between general ed, special ed, and related service providers •Help develop or review school-wide practices related to inclusion, behavior intervention, and accessibility •Work closely with community partners (family community network, early intervention providers, health agencies) The successful candidate will hold an appropriate Massachusetts DESE License certification: Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities, PreK-8 Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the Hopedale Education Association-Unit A collective bargaining agreement. If interested, please request the Hopedale Public Schools employment application by contacting: Julie Tammaro Administrative Assistant / Superintendent's Office Hopedale Public Schools 25 Adin Street, Hopedale, MA 01747 jtammaro@hopedaleschools.org 508-488-5502