Long-Term Substitute - 1.0 FTE Special Education ESP-- Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School

HAMILTON-WENHAM REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; Hamilton (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School seeks a Long-Term Substitute ESP to cover a leave. The role is a 1.0 FTE, full-time position with anticipated start of December 3, 2026 and end date up to 6 weeks.

The successful candidate will support instructional delivery, collaborate with the teacher, and assist in managing the classroom environment. Responsibilities include planning with the teacher, applying diverse teaching strategies, assisting with curriculum revision, and ensuring student safety and

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in planning and implementing instructional programs.
• Help create a classroom environment conducive to learning with varied teaching strategies.
• Support supervision of students during the school day and during brief absences from duties.
• Maintain appropriate records and communicate effectively with parents and staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Long-Term Substitute - 1.0 FTE Special Education ESP – Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School

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Job Description

Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School has an open position for a Long-term Substitute special education ESP to cover a leave.

Anticipated Start Date: December 3, 2026

Anticipated End Date: up to 6 weeks

We are seeking a candidate who is flexible, comfortable working in a team setting, and interested in using technology to enhance student learning. The candidate will perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents and serve in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Instructional Process

• Works with the teacher in planning and implementing a program of instruction that adheres to the school’s philosophy, goals and objectives.
• Works with the teacher in creating a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.

Curriculum Development

• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for continual improvement of the school's curriculum.
• Assists on the ongoing curriculum revision process.

Classroom Management

• Works with the teacher in developing, in accordance with school guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied.
• Works with the teacher in taking necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school.
• Works with the teacher in providing for the supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment.

Public Relations

• Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public.
• Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
• Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
• Works cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members.

Professional Growth

• Attends staff and committee meetings as required.

Student Evaluation

• Works with the teacher in evaluating accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods such as kid-watching notes, teacher and student made rubrics, samples of students' work, mastery skills checklists, criterion-referenced tests, and norm-referenced tests.
• Works with the teacher in making appropriate adjustments in the instructional program and as required.
• Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Details

Job ID: 5983339

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 3, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School

Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School is a comprehensive High School located on the North Shore of Boston, MA featuring a strong academic environment. Students choose from academics, athletics and extracurricular activities to prepare for success in higher education or the workforce. With a community of supportive parents, an excellent High School faculty, and dedicated leadership, students at the Regional are able to achieve the highest levels of accomplishment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District does not discriminate in its programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, age,religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Bryan Menegoni
• 775 Bay Road
• Hamilton, Massachusetts 01982
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• Email: [e-mail]