Elementary Special Education Teacher — Long-Term Substitute

Harvard-Public-Schools; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harvard Public Schools are hiring an Elementary Special Education Teacher for a long-term substitute at Hildreth Elementary School in Harvard, MA, from November 2026 through May 2027.

You will establish objectives, develop instruction, assess progress, and manage IEP development and data collection. Responsibilities include co‑teaching as needed, delivering small‑group or individualized support, and collaborating with service providers to meet each student’s goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Establish and communicate clear learning objectives.
• Develop age-appropriate instructional strategies to achieve the curriculum goals.
• Assess and evaluate student's performance on a regular basis.
• Set and maintain acceptable standards of classroom behavior to establish an orderly learning environment.
• IEP development, review, and data collection.
• Within mainstream or in a pullout setting, provide teamed, small group or individualized instruction and/or academic support according to the general and specific goals outlined in students' individualized educational plans.
• Collaborate with service providers as indicated in student education plans.
• Oversee the assignment of Learning Assistants, if indicated by Principal or Special Education Administrator.
• Provide small group or individual instruction to special needs pupils as prescribed in their educational plans.
• Modify and adapt the curricula, materials, and physical environment to meet the needs of individual students.
• Co-teaching experience preferred.

Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Harvard Public Schools are hiring an Elementary Special Education Teacher for a long-term substitute at Hildreth Elementary School in Harvard, MA, from November 2026 through May 2027.

You will establish objectives, develop instruction, assess progress, and manage IEP development and data collection. Responsibilities include co‑teaching as needed, delivering small‑group or individualized support, and collaborating with service providers to meet each student’s goals.