26-27 Long Term Substitute - Special Education Speech & Language Pathologist` (8/27/26-12/23/26)

Somerville Public Schools; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Somerville Public Schools is seeking a teacher for a temporary position from 08/27/26 to 12/23/26. This role involves maintaining the safety and wellbeing of students while providing opportunities for learning and social development.

Essential functions include planning lessons aligned with state standards, assessing student learning, and adapting curricula to meet diverse needs. An appropriate educator's license and DESE SEI endorsement are required. The school is dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Valid educator's license in the subject for the position is required.
• DESE SEI endorsement is necessary.
• Being bilingual is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans lessons aligned to standards and curriculum.
• Assesses students and analyzes data to determine needs.
• Adapts curriculum for diverse learning strengths.
• Maintains communication with families and caregivers.
• Collaborates for specialized instruction delivery.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities.

Skills

Differentiated instruction strategies

Culturally responsive communication

Assessing student learning needs

Collaboration with educators

Education

Department of Elementary and Secondary Educator's license

DESE SEI endorsement

Bilingual Educator

Job description

This is a temporary position, 8/27/26-12/23/26

Position Summary

The teacher in the Somerville Public Schools maintains the safety, care, and wellbeing of the students that they are charged with. They have an understanding of child and youth development and provide opportunities for learning and social and emotional development following the standards, scope, and sequence of grade level and content areas. The teacher in SPS holds high expectations for every student and strives to know each student’s unique learning strengths and needs. The teacher uses differentiated instruction strategies to ensure equitable and meaningful access to the curriculum and learning for all students.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Plans units and lessons and delivers instruction aligned to State standards and district curriculum.
• Provides ongoing formative and summative assessments and analyzes assessment data in order to determine learning needs of students.
• Adapts curriculum and instruction to teach all students according to their varied learning strengths and needs.
• Establishes and maintains culturally responsive and two-way communication with parents, guardians, and caregivers.
• Collaborates with other educators for the delivery of specialized instruction and/or social and emotional support according to students’ needs.
• Follows the guidance and direction of the School Principal and other school and district administrators to maintain a safe, welcoming, culturally affirming, and equitable learning environment.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities, reflects on current practices, and incorporates new methodologies into instructional planning and delivery.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Principal/Supervisor and in accordance with the SEU Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills

• Appropriate Department of Elementary and Secondary Educator's license in the field or subject for this position
• DESE SEI endorsement Required
• Bilingual Educator Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Mobility: Frequent walking, standing, and navigating stairs.
• Lifting/Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects ranging from 10 to 30 lbs (e.g., books, supplies, equipment).
• Physical Dexterity: Bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching to assist students.
• Stationary Tasks: Remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods.

Reporting Relationships

• Position Reports to: The School Building Principal and Director of Special Education
• Position Supervises: Not applicable

Terms of Employment

• Position Type: Full Time
• FLSA Classification: Exempt
• Union Status: SEU, Unit A
• Salary and benefits are determined in accordance with the Somerville Educators Union, Unit A collective bargaining agreement and the policies of the Somerville School Committee.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance
• Fingerprints

The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.