Long Term Sub (LTS) Special Education Teacher K-3 (5829)

3210025 Hastings Elementary School; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem pay

Job summary

Westborough Public Schools at Hastings Elementary School in Westborough, MA, seeks a Long Term Sub (LTS) Intensive Special Education Teacher for K-3 from Oct 22, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027.

The role entails providing inclusive instruction aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and IEP goals, with direct service, collaboration, and progress monitoring. Per diem pay is $290 with no benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related field.
• MA DESE licensure in Special Education Intensive Needs preferred, or Moderate needs; SEI Endorsement; ESL certification desirable; Wilson Reading/Orton-Gillingham instructor desirable.

Responsibilities

• Foster learning and growth in language arts, math, science, and social-emotional learning guided by state standards and IEP goals.
• Provide direct service, collaboration, and coaching to support students with special needs.
• Coordinate with staff on assessments, progress reporting, and transitions.

Skills

Special Education

IEP Development

Collaboration

Literacy Instruction

Behavior Supports

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in related field

MA DESE licensure in Special Education Intensive Needs

SEI Endorsement

ESL certification desirable

Tools

Wilson Reading Program

Job description

Westborough Public Schools 3210025 Hastings Elementary School - Westborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Long Term Sub (LTS) Special Education Teacher K-3 (5829)

Westborough Public Schools 3210025 Hastings Elementary School - Westborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919735
Application Deadline: Sep 27, 2026 6:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 22, 2026

Job Description

The Westborough Public Schools seek a dynamic

Long Term Sub (LTS) Intensive Special Educator

to join our caring staff atHastings Elementary School (K-3)

October 22, 2026 - January 15, 2027

The Westborough Public Schools seek professionals who are excited to join a high-performing district where academic excellence, equity and wellness are our core values.

• We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families.
• We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 54% Students of Color and 46% White students.
• We support our passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled staff through ongoing collaboration to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth.

With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful global citizens.

Job Title: Teacher, Special Education,GK-3

Reports to: Principal and Student Services Coordinator

Department: Special Education Grades K-3

Work Year: LTS - 10/22/26-1/15/27

FLSA Status: Per diem, $290 per day, non benefited

Job Goal: The Special Education Teacher fosters a love of learning that encourages student curiosity, engagement, and growth in a welcoming community of learners. The Special Education teacher shallsupportlearning experiences that engage students in language arts, math, science/technology/engineering, social studies, social-emotional, and behavioral learning guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, district standards and requirements, and IEP goals. The Special Education Teacher facilitates the academic, social,behavioral and transition supports for students with special abilities through direct service, collaboration, consultation, and coaching.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related field

• Professional Certification:
• MA DESE licensure in Special Education Intensive Needs preferred, or Moderate needs
• SEI Endorsement
• Additional certification in general education and/or ESL highly desirable
• Certification as a Wilson Reading Reading or Orton Gilligham instructor is highly desirable.

• Specialized Knowledge: child development, disabilities, curriculum frameworks, curriuculum/instructional accommodations and modifications, assessments, IEPs and progress reports, applied behavioral analysis (ABA), inclusive practices, growth mindset, progress monitoring, cultural proficiency, anti-bias instruction, co-teaching, CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning) social-emotional learning, assistive technology and technology integration.
• CORI, SORI and Fingerprinting: All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI, SORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with transition and community outreach.
• Experience teaching in English Language Learners in a diverse public school setting
• Strong background in inclusive special education practices
• Strong background in literacy and math instruction, along with science and social studies instruction
• Experience writing and implementing IEPs
• Experience creating SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound) IEP and progress goals
• Experience assessing student progress and writing data-supported progress reports
• Co-Teaching
• Balanced Literacy
• Readers' and Writers' Workshop
• Dyslexia and Explicit phonics instruction
• Guided Math Workshop model
• Inquiry-based instruction
• Project-based learning
• Eureka Math
• FOSS Science
• Second Step
• Responsive Classroom
• Technology Integration
• Assistive technology
• PBS (Positive Behavioral Supports) using the FAIR system
• Zones of Regulation
• Social Thinking
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Schools
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in Schools
• Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Behavior Activation Therapy (BAT)

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Create a welcoming, supportive, and equitable learning environment
• Planand implement differentiated lessons and ongoing formative assessment based