Long Term Sub Pre-K Teacher

Fall River Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Fall River Public Schools in the Early Learning Center is seeking a Preschool Teacher of Children with Special Needs. The role focuses on supporting preschoolers with special needs, chairing IEP meetings, and collaborating with staff to implement inclusive practices.

The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Special Education and Massachusetts certification as Teacher of Special Needs, with preference for experience in regular education collaboration to support students with special

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with a major emphasis in Special Education.
• Massachusetts Certification as Teacher of Special Needs for Pre‑K‑2 or Pre‑K‑5.
• Preference for candidates with experience collaborating with regular education staff to support special education students.

Responsibilities

• Chair IEP meetings as designee of the Special Education Supervisor.
• Act as case manager in the evaluation process and monitor referrals.
• Assist in developing educational plans as Evaluation TEAM Chairperson.
• Ensure timely implementation of educational plans.
• Collaborate with staff to promote access to general education for students with special needs.
• Work with the School Psychologist and other staff to perform diagnostic and educational assessments when needed.
• Develop and implement teaching strategies using MA Curriculum Frameworks for access to regular curriculum.
• Design and support learning accommodations in regular classrooms.
• Consult with parents of special needs students as needed.
• Submit schedules and reports to Principal/Director/Supervisor of Special Education.
• Collaborate with other Special Educators and Regular Education Teachers on plans.

Skills

Special Education

IEP Collaboration

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Special Education

Massachusetts certification as Teacher of Special Needs (Pre-K–2 or Pre-K–5)

Job description

Position

Pre School Teacher of Children with Special Needs

Location

Early Learning Center

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Pre‑K Teacher

Date Posted: 5/19/2026

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major emphasis in Special Education.
• Certification in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Teacher of Special Needs, consistent with grade level and prototype of youngsters (Pre‑K‑2 or Pre‑K‑5)
• Preference will be given to those candidates who present evidence of substantial experience in working collaboratively with school staff while supporting special education children in regular education classrooms.

Position Responsibilities

• To perform all duties listed herein and other appropriate tasks assigned by the Supervisor of Special Needs.
• To chair IEP meetings as the designee of the Special Education Supervisor and required Review and Annual Review Meetings of students as assigned by the Supervisors.
• To act as case manager in the evaluation process, monitor referrals, and maintain required forms.
• To assist in the development of appropriate educational plans as the Evaluation TEAM Chairperson.
• To insure the orderly and timely implementation of those educational plans developed.
• To work with school staff to promote maximum access to general education curriculum of children with special needs and support models of inclusion.
• In cooperation with, or as the Evaluation TEAM Chairperson, the School Psychologist and such other special needs staff members, as involved, perform diagnostic and education assessments of children suspected of, or diagnosed as having, special needs.
• As part of school TEAM, to develop and implement teaching strategies using the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks that will ensure Special Education students access to the regular education curriculum.
• As part of a school TEAM, to design and support appropriate learning accommodations in the regular education classroom.
• To confer with the parents of special needs students, as needed.
• To submit to the Principal, the Director, and/or the Supervisor of Special Education, schedules and reports as required, including quarterly Pupil Reports and Annual Reviews.
• To collaborate with other Special Educators and Regular Education Teachers as co‑providers in implementing education plans.

Salary

In accordance with the Fall River Educators' Association contract. Salary ranges from $59,491-$105,164 from Step 2 to Step 12, Bachelor's Degree-CAGS/Doctorate Degree.

EEO Statement

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.