Impactful SPED Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)

North Andover Public Schools; Stevens Crossing (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

North Andover High School in North Andover, Massachusetts is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Long-term Substitute) to deliver high-quality, individualized instruction aligned with Massachusetts standards for a defined term.

The role reports to the Principal and Special Education Program Coordinator and involves collaboration with general education teachers, data-driven IEP management, and progress reporting through ESPED; starting Aug 31, 2026 and term through 01/15/2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; masters preferred.
• Massachusetts certification in specific area(s).

Responsibilities

• Provide learning experiences in a subject area, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning.
• Maintain classroom management.
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
• Follows professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents and colleagues.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy.
• 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.
• Plan and instruct study skills, social skills (Social Thinking Program), bullying prevention and behavior skills
• Write goals, objectives, present level of performance, progress reports and all appropriate documentation for students Individual Education Plans using ESPED.
• Provide general education teachers with copies of IEP, collaborate with general education teachers to understand students classroom needs, and consult.
• Maintain student data, notes, progress, behavior, and emotional status in the studentsinders.
• Maintain a student specific school-to-home communication system.
• Develop and disseminate staff and student schedules.
• Active and knowledgeable participation in team meetings.
• Maintain student and staff confidentiality in all settings to include but not limited to: classroom, hallways, and out of school settings.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building principal.

Education

Bachelors degree

Massachusetts certification in specific area(s)

Job description

North Andover High School in North Andover, Massachusetts is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Long-term Substitute) to deliver high-quality, individualized instruction aligned with Massachusetts standards for a defined term.

The role reports to the Principal and Special Education Program Coordinator and involves collaboration with general education teachers, data-driven IEP management, and progress reporting through ESPED; starting Aug 31, 2026 and term through 01/15/2027.