LONG TERM SUB: Special Education Teacher - Munger Hill Elementary

Schoolsofwestfield; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools' Munger Hill Elementary in Westfield, MA is seeking a long-term substitute Special Education Teacher from late November through early January. The position supports students with diverse needs under the IEP framework and collaborates with general education staff.

Qualified applicants should hold Massachusetts certification or be certifiable for the appropriate content/level; a bachelor’s degree is preferred, and eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Qualifications

• Certified or certifiable as teacher in appropriate content/level by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is encouraged.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic core program for students assigned to this class in accordance with state education code.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate students in regular classes and interpret abilities and disabilities.
• Maintain the classroom environment for organization and presentation.
• Encourage good citizenship and support individual student goals.
• Assist in screening, evaluating and placement of students; prepare IEP-related documents.

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

LONG TERM SUB: Special Education Teacher - Munger Hill Elementary

Westfield Public Schools Munger Hill Elementary School - Westfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

• Job ID: 5424529
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Oct 31, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Nov 21, 2025

Job Description

LONG TERM SUB (late November to early January)

JOB SUMMARY:

• Provide basic core program for those students assigned to this class consistent with state education code requirements.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers who have students integrated in their regular classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff, and assisting the student with regular assignments.
• Maintain the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes.
• Encourage good citizenship.
• Work with individual students in providing educational experiences designed to help in the achievement of student's specific goals.
• Assist other professionals in resolving psychological, social, academic, and disciplinary problems of students.
• Assist in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of students in the program.
• Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the school day.
• Provide appropriate direction for the facilitation of mainstreaming.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the individual educational plan.
• Collect data and assist in development of Individual Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Work with other staff on curriculum development and program innovation.
• Monitor student progress in and outside classroom.
• Maintain contact with parents of students.
• Evaluate student progress based on work output and observation; determine goals, objectives, and directions.
• Prepare report cards, education records, IEP forms, classroom observation records and other forms.
• Administer testing evaluation.
• Participate in IEP meetings.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Administrator of Special Education

Salary and terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Non-contract agreement. Salary placement will be based on the application as submitted.

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Life Skills

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Welcome to Munger Hill Elementary School

Welcome to Munger Hill Elementary SchoolOur mission at Munger Hill Elementary School is to provide the students with a nurturing, safe environment that will encourage the development of their academic, social, and life skills through an interactive and inquiry-type study in the disciplines.Munger Hill Elementary School has a vision of the educational process where equal learning opportunities and quality instructional methods enable every student to achieve maximum potential in Reading, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, History, Geography, the Arts, and various other disciplines contained in the school curricula.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Certified or certifiable as teacher in appropriate content/level by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is encouraged.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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