26-54 Long-Term Substitute Moderate Special Education Teacher: Learning Specialist

Hopkinton Public School District; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 28,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopkinton Public School District is seeking a Moderate Special Education Teacher: Learning Specialist at Hopkinton Middle School to support students with disabilities within the general curriculum and to help meet IEP goals. The Learning Specialist reports to the principal and the Director of Student Services.

This full-time position emphasizes collaboration with regular education teachers, planning instruction, assessing progress, and refining instructional strategies, including the use of

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Moderate Special Needs by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, including SEI endorsement.
• Bachelor's Degree; Master’s degree preferred in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction to students with disabilities within the curriculum and prepares required reports.
• Plans assessment of student learning and monitors understanding, adjusting instruction as needed.
• Evaluates and refines instructional strategies, including use of available technology to boost learning and confidence.
• Demonstrates commitment to diversity and equitable opportunities for student learning.
• Maintains professional competence through PD and district requirements for recertification.
• Coordinates instructional programs with regular education teachers and school leaders.
• Participates in department and district meetings to support school goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clear communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s preferred

Job description

TITLE:Moderate Special Education Teacher: Learning Specialist

TYPE OF POSITION:Full-time (1.0);Anticipated Start date 12/08/2026-03/02/2026; salary range: ($150.00-$288.85 daily)

LOCATION:Hopkinton MiddleSchool, Hopkinton, Massachusetts

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:All qualified candidates

The Special Education Teacher: Learning Specialist provides consultative services that support the achievement of students with disabilities in the general curriculum and in meeting Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals. The Learning Specialist reports to the principal, and the Director of Student Services.

DUTIES

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Provides instruction to students with disabilities, applying appropriate knowledge to curriculum content, planning instruction effectively, and preparing reports as required;
2. Plans assessment of student learning and monitors students' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate;
3. Evaluates, tries innovative approaches, and refines instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies available to teachers, to increase student learning, involvement, and confidence to learn;
4. Demonstrates appreciation for, and sensitivity to, the diversity among individuals and strives to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning;
5. Maintains and improves professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for re-certification;
6. Coordinates student supplemental instructional programs with regular education teachers, team chairs, and principal;
7. Shares responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/department, building and school district, attending all faculty and committee meetings as required, and district-wide committees as needed;
8. Other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered qualified for this position, candidates must have the following:

1. Licensed, or eligible for licensure in Moderate Special Needs, at the appropriate level, by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, to include Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement;
2. Bachelor's Degree, Master’s preferred, from an accredited college or university, in a related field;
3. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to children and adults;
4. Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and teaching strategies;
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.

Incomplete submissions are not able to be considered.

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of raceor traits historically associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system’s educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.