Long-Term Substitute Integrated Preschool Teacher

Chelmsford Public Schools - Announcement of Vacancy for the 2025- 2026 School Year

The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position:Long-Term Substitute Integrated Preschool Teacher

Assignment Dates: 01/16/2026- 04/16/2026 (Dates are subject to change)

Location: CHIPS

Description: DESE licensed teacher for an inclusive preschool classroom. The preschool classroom is a setting that serves children with and without identified disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Experience working with Special Education population.

* Certification in Early Childhood Education AND Moderate Disabilities preferred.

* Experience working with preschool aged children with and without disabilities.

* Evaluating children to determine eligibility for special education

* Developing and implementing IEPs in an inclusive clasroom setting

* Data collection and writing of progress notes for students.

* Lesson planning and implementation

* Collaborations with colleagues, including staff meetings and professional development

* Other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the position and as assigned by the preschool coordinator.

The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position:Long-Term Substitute Integrated Preschool Teacher

Assignment Dates: 01/16/2026- 04/16/2026 (Dates are subject to change)

Location: CHIPS

Description: DESE licensed teacher for an inclusive preschool classroom. The preschool classroom is a setting that serves children with and without identified disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Experience working with Special Education population.

* Certification in Early Childhood Education AND Moderate Disabilities preferred.

* Experience working with preschool aged children with and without disabilities.

* Evaluating children to determine eligibility for special education

* Developing and implementing IEPs in an inclusive clasroom setting

* Data collection and writing of progress notes for students.

* Lesson planning and implementation

* Collaborations with colleagues, including staff meetings and professional development

* Other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the position and as assigned by the preschool coordinator.

Position Type:Full-time

Salary:$200 to $200 Per Day

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Chelmsford Integrated Preschool (CHIPS) provides meaningful education to developing young children. Our program addresses the whole child recognizing the importance of facilitating communication, the delight of imaginative play, the development of fine and gross motor skills, the acquisition of self help skills, and the all important foundations of literacy. Using the Massachusetts Preschool Curriculum Guidelines, children with and without special needs are exposed to a rich preschool environment.,

• Appropriate DESE licensure
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• 1. How does this position fit into your long term goals?
• Short Essay
(Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
• 2. A) How did you hear about this open position? B) Have you previously been employed by Chelmsford Public Schools? If yes, please list previous position(s).
• Short Essay
(Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)

• Megan McGuirk , Preschool Coordinator
• 170 Dalton Road
• Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01824
• Phone: 978-251-5188
• Email: