About the Employer
Special Education Teacher Long Term Sub (Sept-Nov) - Middle School
Job Description
Position: Special Education Teacher
Long term substitute
Location: Stacy Middle School
Schedule: September 2026 - November 20, 2026
Salary: TBD
To start: September 2026
Qualifications
Massachusetts Department of Education teacher license-certified grades 5-8 in special education; highly qualified status in subject area(s)
Strong ability to relate and work with the middle level learner
Experience in response to intervention, PBIS
CPI training preferred
Ability to differentiate instruction and incorporate a variety of learning activities/experiences to inspire, motivate, and challenge our middle level students
Experience working with LEP/FLEP students
Familiarity with MA frameworks for grade 5-8
Excellent technology skills/familiarity with IEP programming
SEI training, bilingual preferred
Experience working with content colleagues on interdisciplinary initiatives
A positive person, willing to become involved in the academic and social aspects of school life to support student success, school spirit, and school climate and culture
A self-reflective, active learner capable of interactive dialogue with all members of the school community
Strong familiarity with MA frameworks and special education regulations
Responsibilities
Liaison for students on caseload
Familiarity with MCAS and MCAS alt
Facilitate team meetings
Develop IEPs, progress reports, evaluations, scheduling students with a variety of special education needs
Administer/interpret variety of diagnostic instruments
Strong co-teaching background
Experience teaching and motivating middle school students in team setting
Highly organized and efficient with paperwork
Work collaboratively with teachers in other content areas and special areas
Assess strengths and needs of students, provide appropriate differentiated instruction and communicate assessment results to parents, teachers, administrators
Analyze all assessment data related to student performance and use that data to improve instructional practices
Communicate regularly with parents/guardians/community agencies and peers to ensure student success
Creatively plan and implement instruction in a small group and pull-out classroom setting
Support and provide strategies for students with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges
