Long-Term Sub - Special Education Teacher [SY26-27]

Malden High School; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Malden High School seeks a Long-Term Sub Special Education Teacher to cover December 2026 through January 2027. The role reports to the Building Principals and pays $135/Day for retired teachers with DESE Certification, $125/Day for DESE Certification, and $100/Day for no certification.

A 30-day probation can raise pay to $210/day during the same assignment, with HR approval. Starting Nov 30, 2026, this full-time substitute role supports ELL/SEI/TESOL aligned classroom needs within a diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• DESE licensed in Moderate Disabilities 5-12 preferred.
• SEI-Teacher Endorsement preferred.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Long-Term Sub - Special Education Teacher [SY26-27]

Job Description

This Long Term Sub position is from December 2026 through January 2027.

The MHS Community:

Malden High School is committed to providing all students with a diverse, student-centered, and rigorous curriculum that is adaptable enough to reach all learning styles and needs. We do this through offering a wide variety of academic and enrichment opportunities. As an urban school, it is our great pride that we are among the leaders in Advanced Placement courses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We have continued to work closely with the BARR Foundation to complete a comprehensive review of academic offerings, instruction, curriculum, student data, and school-wide focus on areas of need. As a result of the data collected, we have focussed on improving the transition from middle school to high school, as well as establishing a vision for MHS and its students as they move through high school and prepare for college and career. We have also continued our work to help us move towards increasing our Student Growth Percentile (SGP) in ELA and Math MCAS.

Malden High School offers a wide variety of enrichment opportunities for students, including division 1 varsity, junior varsity, and freshman level athletics, robust theater, choral, and band programs, and over 70 clubs and organizations. We recognize a need to serve the many new English Language Learners in our population and are regularly examining a variety of programs and methods to better serve them to ensure academic success.

Required Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications :

• DESE licensed inModerate Disabilities5-12
• SEI-Teacher Endorsement

Reports to: Building Principals

Salary:
$135/Day - Retired Teacher w/ DESE Certification
$125/Day – DESE Teaching Certification
$100/Day – No Certification

If a substitute holds a Bachelors degree or a Teaching License, and they serve in the same assignment for a 30 consecutive work day probationary period, they are eligible to have their pay rate increased to a per diem rate of $210/day for the remainder of their current assignment; pay returns to the daily rate at the conclusion of their assignment; however, if they move to another long-term assignment within a month, they do not have to restart the probationary period again and may continue receiving the per diem rate. Requests to move to the per diem rate at the end of probationary period must be made to [e-mail] , and confirmation will be submitted to payroll.

Job Details

Job ID: 5983386

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Nov 30, 2026

Job Description

This Long Term Sub position is from December 2026 through January 2027.

The MHS Community:

Malden High School is committed to providing all students with a diverse, student-centered, and rigorous curriculum that is adaptable enough to reach all learning styles and needs. We do this through offering a wide variety of academic and enrichment opportunities. As an urban school, it is our great pride that we are among the leaders in Advanced Placement courses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We have continued to work closely with the BARR Foundation to complete a comprehensive review of academic offerings, instruction, curriculum, student data, and school-wide focus on areas of need. As a result of the data collected, we have focussed on improving the transition from middle school to high school, as well as establishing a vision for MHS and its students as they move through high school and prepare for college and career. We have also continued our work to help us move towards increasing our Student Growth Percentile (SGP) in ELA and Math MCAS.

Malden High School offers a wide variety of enrichment opportunities for students, including division 1 varsity, junior varsity, and freshman level athletics, robust theater, choral, and band programs, and over 70 clubs and organizations. We recognize a need to serve the many new English Language Learners in our population and are regularly examining a variety of programs and methods to better serve them to ensure academic success.

Required Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications :

• DESE licensed inModerate Disabilities5-12
• SEI-Teacher Endorsement

Reports to: Building Principals

Salary:
$135/Day - Retired Teacher w/ DESE Certification
$125/Day – DESE Teaching Certification
$100/Day – No Certification

If a substitute holds a Bachelors degree or a Teaching License, and they serve in the same assignment for a 30 consecutive work day probationary period, they are eligible to have their pay rate increased to a per diem rate of $210/day for the remainder of their current assignment; pay returns to the daily rate at the conclusion of their assignment; however, if they move to another long-term assignment within a month, they do not have to restart the probationary period again and may continue receiving the per diem rate. Requests to move to the per diem rate at the end of probationary period must be made to [e-mail] , and confirmation will be submitted to payroll.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michael Sabin , Principal
• Malden High School
• Email: [e-mail]