Anticipated Opening - LTS, Elementary Special Education Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dedham Public Schools seeks an anticipated long-term substitute elementary special education teacher for Oakdale Elementary in Dedham, MA. The role focuses on delivering inclusive, data-driven instruction under IEPs and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires MA SPED certification, experience with diverse learners, and strong assessment and behavior management skills. This is a full-time, school-year posting with immediate start date.

Qualifications

• Master's degree strongly preferred.
• Massachusetts Special Education Certification and Licensure required.
• Experience with Language-based Learning disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities and Executive Functioning challenges.
• Specialized reading training (Wilson Reading / Orton-Gillingham).
• QBS/SafetyCare training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individualized instruction aligned with IEPs and service plans.
• Coordinate with teachers, therapists, and administrators to support inclusion.
• Coordinate program administration and maintain student records and caseloads.
• Develop and update IEPs; chair annual IEP meetings as needed.
• Participate in SATs and pre-referral activities and conduct cognitive/achievement assessments.

Skills

Special Education

Behavior Management

Collaboration

Assessment

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Massachusetts Special Education Certification

Job description

Anticipated Opening - LTS, Elementary Special Education Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5884978

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Anticipated Opening Long Term Substitute, Elementary Special Education Teacher

Tentative August 31, 2026 - end of 26/27 school year

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree strongly preferred
• Massachusetts Special Education Certification and Licensure
• Experience with students with Language-based Learning disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities and Executive Functioning challenges
• Specialized reading training- (Wilson Reading /Orton-Gillingham)
• Successful completion of QBS/SafetyCare training preferred.

• Successful experience as a special educator including performing assessments using a variety of standardized protocols.
• Knowledge of state and federal special education regulations.
• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, colleagues, parents/guardians, and others in the delivery of effective services.
• Strong behavior management skills

Responsible to : Principal, Special Education Team Leader, Director of Special Education

Primary Functions : Coordinate all aspects of assigned special education program

Major Responsibilities:

1.0 Program Administration

• Discuss student’s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators

• Supervise and mentor paraprofessionals who work with students
• Collaborate with professional staff regarding their specific teaching, therapeutic and supervisory responsibilities.
• Collaborate with Principals and Educational Team Leader to develop individual schedules to ensure compliance and most effective instruction.
• Collaborate with Principal and Educational Team Leader to support co-teaching models that provide inclusion experiences for students within the program.
• Ensure the implementation of administrative procedures related to PowerSchool; maintenance and security of student records for caseload.
• Collaborate with services providers, including but not limited to: school psychologists, school counselors, speech and language specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, vision/mobility therapists, BCBAs.

2.0 Direct Instruction

• Plan, prepare, and teach lessons and activities as a class, in small groups, and 1:1 as needed, in accordance with IEPs/Service Plans. Work cooperatively with other specialists/teachers to develop curriculum.
• Promote inclusion and equity of instruction in classrooms by implementing formative and summative assessments to track student progress. Use data to plan for instruction.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for paraprofessional(s).
• Implement group and individual behavior plans.
• Adapt lessons and modify assessments for students with special needs.
• Meet regularly with the BCBA and other internal TEAM members regarding issues and concerns around student needs.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding service delivery and progress

3.0 Assessment/Pre-referral

• Participate in building-based Student Assistant Team (SATs) and support regulatory pre-referral activities by providing screenings as needed
• Perform cognitive and achievement assessments using a variety of standardized protocols, including but not limited to Woodcock-Johnson, WIAT, etc.

4.0 Professional Expectations

• Develop and update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals. Chair annual IEP meetings for assigned students, as needed.

• Attend all faculty meetings/in-services/professional development activities as scheduled

• Support and participate in all mandated DESE monitoring activities as requested; completion of required coursework, Coordinated Program Reviews, etc.

• Completes educational forms and reports as directed by the school, and/or local educational agency.

5.0 Other

• Carries out any other appropriate responsibilities assigned.

Position Type: Full Time/School Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Elizabeth Simone
• 100 Whiting Avenue
• Dedham, Massachusetts 02026
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]