1.0 FTE Long-Term Substitute Resource Room Teacher

Lexington High School; Lexington (MA); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 37.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lexington Public Schools at Lexington High School in Lexington, MA seeks a 1.0 FTE Long-Term Substitute Resource Room Teacher to cover an immediate leave through approximately December 11, 2026. The role pays $175 per diem and is non-benefits eligible.

The successful candidate will modify curriculum for students on IEPs, implement state and federal special education laws, develop and supervise IEPs, and collaborate with staff to support diverse learners in a general curriculum setting.

Qualifikationen

• Master's Degree in Special Education is preferred.
• DESE certification in Moderate Disabilities required at the appropriate grade level.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong technology proficiency.

Aufgaben

• Modify curriculum for students eligible for special education (IEP), following MA DESE standards.
• Ensure rights of students with disabilities to participate in general curriculum.
• Develop and oversee implementation of IEPs; collaborate with staff to support students.

Kenntnisse

Special Education knowledge

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Ausbildung

Master's Degree in Special Education

DESE certification in moderate disabilities

Jobbeschreibung

1.0 FTE Long-Term Substitute Resource Room Teacher

Lexington Public Schools (MA) Lexington High School - Lexington, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

1.0 FTE Long-Term Substitute Resource Room Teacher

Lexington Public Schools (MA) Lexington High School - Lexington, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lexington Public Schools (MA)

Job Details

Job ID: 5944326
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: 1.0 FTE Long-Term Substitute Resource Room Teacher

Reports to: Building Principal and the Director of Special Education

Terms of Employment: To cover an immediate leave of absence to approximately December 11, 2026, unless circumstances dictate a change.

$175 per diem for days worked. Non-benefits eligible, at-will position.

Responsibilities:

• Supports regular educator by modifying curriculum for students eligible for special education, using the course of study adopted by the MA DESE.
• Works to ensure the rights of students with disabilities to be full participants in the general curriculum.
• Implements state and federal laws and regulations as they apply to special education.
• Participates in the development of and oversees implementation of IEPs for students eligible for special education.
• Supervises and supports paraprofessionals as they implement instruction.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a supportive learning environment in the classroom.
• Evaluates and maintains data on students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student’s progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies student needs and collaborates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Maintains professional competence through professional learning provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned during the working day.
• Administers standardized tests and writes student evaluation reports to help determine special education eligibility.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Special Education preferred

DESE certification in moderate disabilities required at the appropriate grade level required; DESE certification in severe disabilities and previous experience will also be considered if moderate license is pursued within the first year of employment

Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and possess a high level of capability with technology.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kari Grossman , Senior Human Resources Specialist
• 146 Maple Street
• Lexington, Massachusetts 02420
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]