ETS, Teacher Special Educator, Morse

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Public Schools invites applications for an Extended Term Substitute Teacher Special Educator at Morse School, Cambridge, MA. The role runs from October 2026 through January 2027, serving students with disabilities in inclusive settings and collaborating with general and related services staff.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Special Education with urban teaching experience; Masters preferred and Massachusetts certification for mild/moderate or severe disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education required
• Master's degree preferred
• Massachusetts Certification for mild/moderate or severe disabilities preferred
• Experience teaching in urban environments
• Specialized training in foundational reading programs (Orton-Gillingham or Wilson Reading) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide specially designed instruction to students with disabilities in general education and separate special education settings
• Collaborate with general education, special education, and related services staff
• Progress monitor IEP goals and objectives using assessments and data
• Develop Individualized Education Programs based on data
• Provide instruction using structured, multisensory approaches
• Accommodate and modify for student learning with general education teachers
• Administer assessments and analyze data to inform IEP goals and instructional approaches

Skills

Collaboration

Oral & written communication

Problem solving

Inclusive education

Urban experience

Education

Bachelor's in Special Education

Master's degree preferred

Massachusetts Certification (mild/moderate or severe) preferred

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5894616

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 1, 2026

Job Description

Position : Extended Term Substitute, Teacher Special Educator

Available October 2026 through January 2027

Office of Student Services/Morse School

The Morse School Community:

The Morse School serves children and families from every Cambridge neighborhood and from over 40 different countries. At the Morse School, we nurture not only our children’s curiosity and intellectual skills, but also their healthy social and emotional development. Morse School families, teachers, and staff members work together to foster a sense of safety and belonging and to support students in developing a sense of civic responsibility and an appreciation for people with different origins, identities, beliefs, and learning styles. We strive to promote a sense of community where all adults and children feel respected and appreciated. The Morse School follows an inclusion model, with English learners and students with moderate disabilities learning alongside their general education peers with support from special educators, ESL teachers, related service providers, and interventionists.

We are actively working towards becoming an antiracist school, and are taking steps towards identifying and dismantling racist structures, hearing and elevating underrepresented voices, and striving to achieve an equitable and just educational experience for all students.

The Office of Student Services (OSS):

The Office of Student Services (OSS) is responsible for providing a variety of supports and services to students in Cambridge Public Schools (CPS). Our programs are dedicated to ensuring equitable access and success for students with disabilities and students who have advanced learning needs.

The Opportunity:

The Special Educator is responsible for providing specially designed instruction to students with disabilities in both general education settings and separate special education settings. The Special Educator will work collaboratively with general education, special education, and related services staff to ensure that students with disabilities achieve positive educational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct special education services to students with disabilities
• Provide explicit instruction and/or support in reading/literacy, math, written language, and social-emotional behavior
• Progress monitor student mastery of IEP goals and objectives using various assessments and data collection tools
• Develop Individualized Education Programs for students based on various types of data specific to the students' present levels of functioning and performance
• Provide instruction to students using systematic, structured, and multisensory approaches to learning
• Collaborate with general education, special education, and related services staff
• Administer formal and informal assessments and analyze data to inform decisions regarding IEP goals/objectives, learning approaches/content, and support
• Accommodate and modify for student learning, and support the general education teacher with the implementation of appropriate accommodations in the general education setting
• Any related duties as outlined by the Assistant Superintendent, Special Education Director, and/or Coordinator of the Office of Student Services with mild/moderate special needs

Your Skill Set:

As the incoming Special Educator, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Broad knowledge and experience of programs and services specific to students’ areas of eligibility (i.e, autism, academic, behavior, learning, etc.)
• Above-average skills in collaboration
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication
• Demonstrated ability in collaborating and supporting parents and families
• Demonstrated ability to problem solveDemonstrated understanding of inclusive educational practices, including various co-teaching approaches
• General knowledge of various formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress and skills
• General knowledge of state and federal special education guidelines and requirements · Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Special Education required, Master's preferred, concentration in learning disabilities preferred
• Massachusetts Certification of students with mild/moderate or severe special needspreferred
• Experience teaching or student teaching in urban environments
• Specialized training/certification in a foundational reading program such as Orton-Gillingham or Wilson Reading

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.

Position Type: Substitute

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Cambridge Public Schools
• 135 Berkshire Street
• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
• Email: [e-mail]