High School Special Education Teacher - LT Substitute

Cohasset-Public-Schools; Cohasset (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cohasset Public Schools seeks a Long-Term Substitute High School Special Education Teacher for a partial inclusion program. The role involves implementing IEPs, teaching small groups in ELA and Math, and collaborating with general educators and administrators to support student learning. December 7, 2026, through March 5, 2027.

The position emphasizes data collection, accommodations, and ensuring effective instruction while promoting equity and transition planning for students with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts licensure for students with disabilities (grades 5-12)
• Master's degree focused on Special Education and Transition Services preferred
• Demonstrated experience teaching children with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Adapt learning materials to students’ needs.
• Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress.
• Monitor students’ behavioral patterns and arrange interventions.
• Prepare students for transition to the next grade.
• Collaborate with school counselors and speech therapists to create holistic plans.
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity through culturally responsive practices.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Special education instruction

Collaborative teamwork

Universal Design for Learning

Data collection & progress tracking

Education

Massachusetts licensure (moderate disabilities 5-12 or severe disabilities)

Master's in Special Education/Transition Services

Experience with students with disabilities

Tools

SEI Endorsement

Job description

High School Special Education Teacher - LT Substitute

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Job Details

Job ID: 5949695

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 7, 2026

Job Description

Long-Term Substitute Position for a Partial Inclusion Special Education Program.

Starting Date: December 7, 2026- March 5, 2027

• Responsible for the daily educational instruction and programming for students as prescribed in the Individual Educational Program (IEP) for identified students at the high school level.
• Teach small group ELA, Math, and Student Strategies classes
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Work with special education personnel, general education teachers, and administrators.
• Work with building staff to integrate students into general education classrooms and programs.
• Provide specially designed instruction to students within a special education setting for a portion of the day.
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly data sheets, evaluation reports, progress reports, IEPs, assessments, and other data required by local, state and federal mandates.
• Assist classroom teachers, special subject staff, administrators and other building personnel in the implementation of accommodations and modifications.
• Supervise the work of the ESP both in special and general education settings.
• Such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal and/or Special Education Building Administrator or Director of Student Services.
• The duties commonly associated with the position include but are not limited to:

• Adapt learning materials to students’ needs
• Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress
• Monitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed
• Prepare students for transition to the next grade
• Inform parents about their children’s performance and potential problems
• Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. school counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans
• Understanding of curriculum
• Ability to apply Universal Design Strategies
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of curriculum content
• Planning and assessment of instruction and curriculum
• Planning and delivering effective instruction
• Promoting high standards and expectations for student achievement
• Communicating with students, parents, and other district employees to work on behalf of students
• Promoting equity and appreciation of diversity via culturally responsive practices
• Transition experience (assessment, planning community based activities/opportunities, travel, etc.)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Student Services > Social Worker

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cohasset Public Schools policy of nondiscrimination shall apply to the District’s students, staff, and families, and shall extend to the District’s dealings with the general public and those with whom it does business, in accordance with applicable law. No individual shall be discriminated against or harassed in admission, employment, or access to educational opportunities, courses of study, programs, activities, or facilities of the Cohasset Public Schools on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, U.S. uniformed military service member status, disability, age (student age eligibility requirements excepted), homelessness, marital or parental status, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, or any status or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Cohasset Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Any complaint of a violation of the District's nondiscrimination policy should be directed to the Superintendent of Schools or to the relevant District Officer or Coordinator (e.g., Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, Section 504, McKinney-Vento).

Job Requirements

• Massachusetts licensure as a teacher for children with moderate special needs (grades 5-12) or Severe Disabilities (All Levels)
• Master's degree with emphasis in Special Education and Transition Services preferred.
• Demonstrated experience as a teacher of children with disabilities.
• Experience with the use of specialized teaching techniques used with special education students
• SEI Endorsement preferred
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
• Master degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michael Stapleton, M.Ed., CAGS , Director of Student Services
• Superintendent's Office
• 143 Pond Street
• Cohasset, Massachusetts 02025
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]