Extended School Year - Middle School Bridge Teacher

    Highlights

    The goal of the program is for students to increase their independent skills in all areas, including academics, recreation, social, communication, self-care, motor, behavior regulation, as well as the generalization of these skills to new situations and environments. The program consists of a special education teacher, supporting instructional assistants, and consultation from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Speech and Language Pathologist, and Occupational Therapist.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMA

    Description

    Extended School Year - Middle School Bridge Teacher

    Location

    Andover Public Schools, Andover, MA

    Job Type

    Temporary

    Job Number

    S27016

    Department

    Special Services

    Opening Date

    06/16/2026

    Closing Date

    Continuous

    Minimum Hours per Week

    18

    • Description
    • Benefits

    Description

    The BRIDGE program is a specialized, intensive program based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis that serves students on the Autism Spectrum. The program consists of a special education teacher, supporting instructional assistants, and consultation from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Speech and Language Pathologist, and Occupational Therapist. The services provide to students in this program include a combination of discrete trial training, supported inclusion, small group activities, and incidental teaching. The goal of the program is for students to increase their independent skills in all areas, including academics, recreation, social, communication, self-care, motor, behavior regulation, as well as the generalization of these skills to new situations and environments.

    Responsibilities

    Massachusetts Teaching Certification: Teacher of Moderate Special Needs/ Teacher of Severe Disabilities

    Experience instructing students with autism, & other special needs

    Background in Applied Behavior Analysis

    Strong curriculum/academic background.

    Experience in designing and implementing behavioral management programs.

    June 29th -August 6th

    Employee Benefits

    Employer Town of Andover

    Address 36 Bartlet St

    Andover, Massachusetts, 01810

    Phone 978-623-8960 (Town Positions)

    978-623-8500 (School Positions)

    Website http://andoverma.gov

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